Will reducing my intake of saturated fat may reduce the risk of breast cancer returning?

Some research has shown that a low-fat diet may help reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back. One study in which women got only about 25% of their daily calories from fat had a lower risk of recurrence, mostly in women with a prior estrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer. Although there is still a lot to be learnt as far as the effects of saturated fat and breast cancer, we will all benefit from lowering the amount of fat our diet. Plus, other healthy choices are more likely to come with a low-fat diet, such as eating more fruits and vegetables and losing weight.

All these changes together may help lower your risk of recurrence due to the protective effect of fruits and vegetables. Reducing fat and increasing fruits and vegetables and whole grains in your diet will ensure your body is getting enough nutrients and contribute to your overall health. Also, a low-fat diet can help with weight loss, if overweight.