Guidelines
- choose a healthy lifestyle
- enjoy a balanced, plant rich diet that is high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds
- introduce soy to your diet
- avoid saturated fats, refined sugar, and processed foods
- avoid well done, charred red meats and processed meats
- stay active and aim for 30 minutes of activity per day (2.5 5o 5 hours per week)
- live smoke free
- avoid secondhand smoke
- limit alcohol use to one drink per day (3 days per week alcohol free)
- reduce your emotional stress level (e.g., time with nature, exercise, yoga)
- breastfeed your babies
Resources
- Food Guide
- Physical Activity Guidelines
- Smokers Helpline
- START (Supporting Tailored Approaches to Reducing Tobacco) UBC initiative reducing your risk of breast cancer
- Low Risk Drinking Guidelines
