Up to 90% of colon cancer cases can be linked to diet. Let food be your medicine
The National Cancer Institute says colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Rather than wait for drug companies to find more toxic treatments that don’t work, it’s best to take your health into your own hands to prevent colon cancer in the first instance.
The primary driver of colon cancer is the Western diet. In a study published in the journal Nutrition researchers noted that diet contributes to 50% to 90% of colon cancer cases.[i]
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and resveratrol (derived from grapes) has been linked to a reduced incidence of colon cancer. (By Maja Petric on Unsplash)
20 Healthy Foods That May Help Protect You From Colon Cancer:
1. Nuts
A meta-analysis of 36 observational studies found that compared to those eating the least nuts, people consuming the most nuts had a 24% lower risk of colorectal cancer.
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