Research shown that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of colon cancer and  giving up animal products can lower your risk of one specific type of cancer that happens to be showing up more in younger people: colorectal cancer.

Studies found that subjects who ate a vegetarian diet had a 20 percent lower overall incidence of colorectal cancer (when compared to meat eaters), while pescovegetarians (fish-eating vegetarians) had a 43 percent lower risk.

Colorectal cancer the third most common type of cancer in men and women today,The study only showed an association and didn’t point out specific foods that can make a difference, so we went to the experts on the front lines of fighting this cancer. Here’s their take on what to eat to cut your risk.

Oat or Bran Cereal helps move food through digestive tract.

Olive oil contains an omega-2 fatty acid that’s associated with a lower risk of colon    cancer because it reduces inflammation,” says Gaynor.

Beans contain  They also have fiber and a B vitamin that helps repair abnormal DNA in the GI tract.. They also have fiber, too.

Fruits and Vegetables helps keep your digestive system moving. says Gaynor. 

“Consuming six to eight servings a day of fruits and vegetables can help ensure that you get all of these micronutrients,” he says.

Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which can protect the GI tract and prevent or slow colorectal cancer growth, says Fitzgibbon.

Cooked Tomatoes That popular in pasta or pizza. Tomatoe contain lots of lycopene, which can decrease colon cancer rates.

And you shouldn't eat Refined Sugar and Processed Meat, they are linked to a higher risk of many cancers. says Fitzgibbon. “Avoid nitrates as much as you can” 


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