Crack The Fat Loss Code Ebook

Saturday, August 1, 2009

The Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Your Diet

By Michael Byrd

Colorectal cancer prevention and diet has several similarities.

As you all know, our colon and rectum are the ones responsible for the nutrient absorption, water management and elimination of wastes.

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

Studies show that one of the major contributors on colorectal cancer is intake of red and processed meats. However, there were many doctors in France that were not convinced by this "existing evidence." They've decided to do a comprehensive study 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]

There were many researches involving omega 3 oil, that explains intake of fish can reduce the risk for colorectal cancer.

The doctors that were associated with the New York University Women's Health Study had closely watch women, numbering of 14,727, for an average of 7 years. They have discovered that "a progressive decline in risk of colorectal cancer with increasing the intake of fish and shellfish."

They actually found more. There is a similar decline in the risk for women who have been inversely proportionate to the amount of calcium they consume. This means that women who ate most calcium had 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]

Another study came out in Harvard that suggests that it's not about the red meat and fats, but our "western" lifestyle which causes the problem.

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!

They have hypothesized that the elevated blood insulin "promotes colon carcinogenesis" this is because, insulin is a "growth factor" that causes cellular division of the epithelial cells in our colon. [Cancer Causes & Control, Vol. 6, No. 2:164-79]

Now, what are we to do about colorectal cancer prevention and with the diet? It's just easy as 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.

It's very important to cut out the alcohol intake, practice stress management, and exercise regularly.

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. - 17268

About the Author:

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]

<< Home