Women who eat more than the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day can reduce their ri

Women who eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day can reduce their risk of breast cancer, a study claims.

Scientists found women who stick to the official nutrition guidelines have an 11 per cent lower chance of getting the disease.

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots and yellow peppers all produced the strongest effects, researchers claimed.

Harvard University researchers analysed data from 182,000 women over 37 years to make the conclusion.

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