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Eat Vegetarian and Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

Posted on 2015-05-012016-04-20

Vegetarian diets are associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer.
During a 7 year follow-up of almost 80,000 adults, researchers found that compared to non-vegetarians, all vegetarian dietary patterns combined had significantly reduced risk for colorectal cancer (22% lower hazard ratio). Replacing red meat with vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes will most likely help lower the risk of cancer of the colon and rectum.

 

PositiveTip: Choose a balanced, healthy vegetarian diet to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer–and obesity, hypertension, diabetes and all-cause mortality!

 

Fred Hardinge, DrPH, RD

 

Source: PositiveChoices.com. Used with permission.

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