Inspired by Kristopher’s recent call to “think pink” and turn our attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’ve been trolling my favorite health sites to find some natural and easy-to-incorporate solutions for breast cancer prevention. In my scouring I’ve discovered a number of cancer-fighting foods and herbs, many of which turn up in various forms around ThisNext. And while many shopcasters give a nod to the health-boosting properties of their picks, others simply spout their love for some primo products that just might possess secret anti-cancer superpowers.

One of the most oft-recommended consumables for breast cancer prevention, green tea is packed with free-radical-battling antioxidants. Yumi Chen likes her green tea nice and chilled, as in Ito En’s line of bottled teas. Brandon W., Gordon, and Fanny the Fairy all prefer Mariage Frères Matcha Tea, which Fanny uses in her green tea tiramisu and creme brulée (and we’re pretty sure that either dish must be sort of like how heaven would taste). My personal fave of the earthy-green stuff is Republic of Tea’s Sip for the Cure Pink Rose Green Tea, a very delicate, rose-infused blend that helps benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Also an anti-cancer heavyweight, soy contains compounds called isoflavones, which may act against cancer cells. Artist-turned-chef Eddie Caraeff selects one of the top soy sources with Nasoya Organic Tofu, while Kristopher features Silk’s Very Vanilla Soymilk on her “Soy Lattes, My Life Blood” list (“I’m totally taking a bath in this stuff one day,” she claims. “It’s much too sweet for cereal and such, but in a soy latte it’s heaven.”)

Since “good fats” are key to cancer prevention, you should seek out the monounsaturated kind found in olive oil. Alisha H. cooks with Armando Manni Olive Oils, noting that the “taste is amazing - clean & bright.” Found in a number of healthy oils, vitamin E provides a strong antioxidant effect. The anti-inflammatory is abundant in lots of nuts and seeds, such as the Sunkist Almond Munchies recently featured on Fit Fare (and I for one can attest that the Roastie Toastie, Hot and Sassy, and Honey Dipped varieties are crazy-addictive). You can also get your vitamin E from Sunbutter, an allergen-free spread that Lime.com’s Cybele Pascal calls a “great substitute for peanut butter.”

And according to leading integrative health specialist Dr. Weil, ginger offers anti-inflammatory benefits that may protect you against breast cancer. Dr. Weil suggests frequently eating ginger, such as the Ginger People Ginger Chews recommended at Hippyshopper (also a snack I’d consider highly addictive). ThisNexter Kimberly Charles takes her ginger at tea time, choosing Traditional Medicinals Organic Ginger tea (“I love ginger in any form,” Kimberly shopcasts. “It’s so good for you and is a great yin/yang flavor.”)