A whole food, plant-based diet is known to keep the body healthy, repair itself and grow, all major benefits for people with diabetes. A recent article in the Huffington Post also explain how such a diet is essential for young girls to avoid the risk of breast cancer later in life. Among the important points:

• Adult breast health is largely determined much earlier in life
• Whole food reduce potential development sites for cancer
• Nutrients help prevent cancer from spreading to other cells
• Sugar and some fats may actually cause cell damage
• Recommendations are to exclude meat and dairy, and increase vegetables, soy and fibers.

Source:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-katz-md/breast-cancer-prevention_b_3236234.html