Preventing colorectal cancer and your diet are most likely the same.

Your colon and rectum are responsible for lots of factors regarding nutrient absorption, water management and elimination of waste.

You really don’t need specialists to tell you about garbage in and out. Let’s just hear what the experts have to say.

It was found that intake of red and processed meats are a major contributor of colorectal cancer. However, group of doctors in France are unconvinced by this “existing evidence.” They’ve decided to make a comprehensive study for these themselves.

They followed men and women, 478,040 to be exact, for nearly five years before they finally concluded that red and processed meat was a positive cause for colon cancer. They have also found out that eating fish will considerably reduce a person’s risk. [Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 15;97:906-16]

This is not the only available research involving omega 3 oil, explaining that fish is a factor in reducing colorectal cancer.

Doctors that were associated with New York University Women’s Health Study monitored 14,727 women for 7 years. They have found “a progressive decline in the risk for colorectal cancer by increasing intake of fish and shellfish.”

Adding more to that, there was also a similar decline in the risk for women who are inversely proportionate to the amount of calcium they consumed. Frankly speaking, women who ate most calcium are likely to have the lowest risk.

Interesting as it may seem, they were not as certain about the red meat connection as how the doctors in France were. In fact, as what the doctors from NYU stated, association of red meat to colorectal cancer “remains unclear.” [Nutrition & Cancer, Vol. 28:276-81]

Also, a study out of Harvard suggests that it’s not the read meat and fats which causes the problem but our “western” lifestyle itself.

They’ve mention that obesity, physical inactivity, a diet low in vegetables and fruits, while high in red meat and processed foods all contributes to one denominator of this lifestyle, which is high levels of insulin in the blood!

Researchers have explained that elevated blood insulin will “promote colon carcinogenesis” because insulin is a “growth factor” that will cause cellular division of epithelial cells in the colon. [Cancer Causes & Control, Vol. 6, No. 2:164-79]

Wondering what to do to the colorectal cancer prevention and diet? It’s easy as a pie, just don’t eat the pie.

Always stick with whole foods, such as vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains and fiber rich foods. Only use unprocessed oils, lean meat, low fat dairy and lots of water.

The studies suggests that it is very important to cut way back on alcohol, start practicing stress management and be sure to exercise on a regular basis.

As you follow these guidelines, it will not only reduce your risk in colorectal cancer, but it includes other cancers as well, adding heart disease and diabetes, too. You will be able to improve your vim, vigor and vitality as well.

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