6 Vegetables that Are Breast Cancer-Fighting Superstars

by Sarah Jio, Glamour

My dears, are you eating enough veggies? While all are divine for health, some are particularly good in the breast cancer-fighting department.

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WebMD reports on a recent large-scale study that found that women who ate more fruits and veggies containing the antioxidant known as carotenoids have a lower breast cancer risk.

Carotenoid-rich veggies tend to be a vibrant orange or yellow color (but not always). Your best sources of carotenoids include:

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*Carrots
*Sweet potatoes
*Spinach
*Kale
*Red peppers
*Acorn squash (yum, my favorite!)

Are you getting enough carotenoids in your diet?

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