For a long time, people thought that eating fruits and vegetables and supplementing dietary fiber could prevent colorectal cancer (colon cancer).
But did you know? Eating whole grains may be more effective in preventing colorectal cancer than eating fruits or vegetables.
There Are 2 Types of Fiber, Both of Which Can Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Compared to other cancers, colorectal cancer is very common. In 2020, colorectal cancer was the third leading cause of new cancer cases and the second leading cause of cancer deaths.
Diet is a major cancer-causing factor. For instance, eating too few fruits or vegetables, foods high in oil and/or calories, red meat and processed meat, and alcoholic beverages can all contribute to the cause of cancer. Poor dietary habits have a 30 to 50 percent impact on the incidence of colorectal cancer worldwide. Among them, too little dietary fiber intake, such as less than 10 grams a day, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer by 18 percent….