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Bon Appetit - From sweet potatoes to pomegranates, there are a host of foods you can eat to lower your risk of breast cancer. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  and Kellee Terrell (Photo: Monashee Frantz/GettyImages)

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Curry - What you may normally throw on your chicken or veggies, can also help fight breast cancer! The chemical called curcumin that makes curry yellow can help reduce inflammation in the body and also help fight breast cancer tumors with treatment as well. (Photo: Brianna Paciorka, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune/Landov)

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Broccoli - Research has shown that this dense thick green veggie can help block cancer growth and stop it from spreading.  (Photo: David Silverman/Getty Images)

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Garlic Supplements - Past studies suggests that taking garlic supplements can help stop a healthy cell from turning into a cancerous one due to allyl sulfide that is found in this root. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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Walnuts - Get to crackin’! Walnuts are high in omega-3, which can help reduce inflammation and slow the growth of tumors in the breast. (Photo: Patrick Seeger/dpa DPA /Landov)

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Apples - Data suggest that’s apple skins are high in fiber, antioxidants and other anti-cancer ingredients. So go ahead and have one a day!  (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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Oleic Acids - We know that omega-3s are good for our breasts, but so are the omega-9 called oleic acid. You can find these in extra virgin olive oils, avocados and almonds. These acids help kill cancer cells, decrease belly fat and help stabilize your blood sugar. (Photo: Quim Llenas/Cover/Getty Images)

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Sweet Potatoes - They’re not just for Thanksgiving! These orange-hued veggies are full of carotenoids, which are linked to lowered risk of some types of breast cancer. (Photo: Jason Reed /Landov)

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Oatmeal With Fruit - Lowering your exposure to estrogen — which is linked to increased risk of breast cancer — is key to your health. Studies show that fiber can do just that, by attaching itself to estrogen roaming around your body and ushering it to the exit. A bowl of oatmeal topped with berries or apples with the peels intact will go a long way toward the recommended 35 grams a day.  (Photo: Olha_Afanasieva/GettyImages)

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Grilled Salmon - Fatty fish like salmon is high in Omega-3, an essential fatty acid that reduces the inflammation that helps cancer cells grow. Opt for wild-caught Alaskan salmon for the biggest health boost.  (Photo: David Papazian/Corbis)

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Black Beans - These tiny wonders have tons of folate, and women with high levels of this nutrient in their bodies have a 44 percent lower chance of developing breast cancer. Aim for at least 400 micrograms a day.  (Photo: Steve Hix/Somos Images/Corbis)

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Pomegranates - The ellagic acid in this bright fruit suppresses your body’s production of estrogen, which inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells. Eat the seeds on their own, or sprinkle them over a salad.  (Photo: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

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Brussels Sprouts - These tiny cruciferous veggies (they are in the same family as broccoli) are packed with sulforaphane, which has been shown to actually kill cancer cells. Roast them with some balsamic vinegar for a tasty side dish.  (Photo: DPA /Landov)

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Green Tea - The polyphenols in freshly brewed green tea lowers the amount of cancer-related estrogen in your body. Start your day with a cup.  (Photo:  the food passionates/Corbis)

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Mushrooms - Shoot for 10 grams of fresh mushrooms a day to reap the benefits of these fungi. A Chinese study found that women who ate that much were two-thirds less likely to get breast cancer than their non-mushroom eating counterparts.  (Photo: Oscar Won/GettyImages)