Eat to Live: 10 Things to Know About Breast Cancer and Nutrition
By HealthCentral Editorial Team

Mushrooms

Mushrooms

A recent study showed that the linoleic acid found in mushrooms seems to inhibit aromatase, an enzyme that helps your body make estrogen, which can lead to a reduced risk of breast cancer. 

Button mushrooms are the most effective, followed by their larger cousins, stuffing mushrooms; then portobello, crimini, shiitake and baby button mushrooms.

By HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 10/24/2011, First Published: 09/23/2011