So, transitioning to a healthy diet is truly a win-win situation.
Dietary Guidelines To Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
Do you want to reduce your colon cancer risk? If so, consider the following dietary suggestions:
1. Limit red meat consumption
Whether or not red meat “causes” colorectal cancer is still up for debate. But, numerous studies suggest that long-term consumption potentially increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
To put this into context, experts say that eating a small hamburger (100 g of red meat) or a piece of hot dog (50 g of red meat) daily increases colorectal cancer risk by up to 20%.
You don’t need to eliminate red meat altogether, but if you want to reduce your risk, limiting your consumption can help.
2. Focus on fruits, vegetables, and fish
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables with a moderate intake of fish plays a role in colorectal cancer risk reduction.
In a study investigating the cancer incidence rate and diets of 78,000 participants, the researchers discovered that a pesco-vegetarian diet, one dominated by fruits and vegetables with moderate fish, is associated with 45% reduced colorectal cancer risk.
They also indicated that vegetarians have a 22% less risk of colorectal cancer than meat-eaters.
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