According to a new study on Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, foods rich in folic acid, such as Garbanzo beans, lower the likelihood of dieing from breast cancer and even increase the odds of survival. Holly Harris of Karolinska Institutes’ study found that woman who have the right amount of folic acid are 22% less likely to die from breast cancer in a five year prognosis compared to women with lower folic acid intakes.
Harris and her colleagues believe that folate may have an effect on the development and progression of breast cancer through its role in one-carbon metabolism. The researchers concluded “Our findings suggest that folate intake before breast cancer diagnosis may improve breast cancer and overall survival.” Besides chickpeas, other foods high in folate include, spinach, asparagus, lentils, orange juice, and lima beans.
