Postmenopausal women who have a diet rich in estrogen-mimicking nutrients called lignans appear to have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. Lignans are found in plants such as berries, broccoli, kale, green tea, and flax and sesame seeds. Researchers did not find the reduced risk in pre-menopausal women, however.
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