Eating THIS yummy breakfast can lower cancer risk, according to a top US doctor

You are what you eat. This adage has more significance than ever. Diet plays a crucial role in your health, and the right one can even shield you from diseases. Dr. Tim Tiutan, a New York City-based board-certified internal medicine physician who treats cancer patients, has now shared a breakfast recipe that can lower the risk of cancer. What’s that breakfast? Well, it's lip-smacking for sure. Let’s take a look.

Dr. Tim revealed that his favourite breakfast is a yogurt bowl loaded with berries. Equally sumptuous and healthy, this breakfast bowl can slash the risk of cancer. It’s simple, easy to make, and more delicious than your regular breakfast. This breakfast only has three ingredients.

• Greek yogurt
• Berries
• Granola

Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt is a great source of protein. Excellent in providing satiety, Greek yogurt also helps in maintaining the muscles. The varieties that have active cultures, or probiotics, can benefit gut health. Yogurt can promote a healthy gut microbiome, and it is linked to reduced inflammation and lower risks of certain cancers, including colorectal cancer. Dr. Tim has, however, suggested picking yogurt without added sugars. Getting yogurt with higher protein will also elevate the benefits.

Berries

The second ingredient, berries, is perfect, both for the taste buds and health. Berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, are packed with antioxidants like anthocyanins and vitamin C.. Blueberries, in particular, are linked to reducing the risk and even preventing colon cancer. It contains a compound called pterostilbene, which is a potent antioxidant that could prevent colon cancer. Blueberries have also shown promise for protecting against memory loss and heart disease.

Granola
Granola, which is a breakfast cereal, is considered healthy compared to the processed varieties. It often has a mix of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, honey (or other sweeteners such as brown sugar), and sometimes puffed rice. Granola will add a crunch and also give an energy boost in the morning. Dr. Tim suggests picking the ones with low added sugars, higher protein, and higher fiber. You can also make your own.

The doctor also adds a handful of tree nuts to the mix. “I like incorporating tree nuts (cashews, almonds, pecans, pistachios, walnuts), which have healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Studies suggest tree nuts may lower cancer risk!” he said.



A 2018 study has found that people with stage III colon cancer who regularly ate tree nuts were at significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality than those who didn’t. The findings are published in the Journal of Oncology.