Foods to Prevent Colorectal Cancer: Best and Worst Choices.

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Foods to Prevent Colorectal Cancer: Best and Worst Choices.  Colorectal cancer is a common cancer for both men and women, but smart food choices can help reduce your risk. Eating well, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol can lower your chances by over a third. Here are some food choices to prevent colorectal cancer.   References: https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/ss/slideshow-foods-prevent

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00:00 Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.

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00:09 Alright, today we are going to talk about, Foods to prevent colorectal cancer,

00:14 best and worst choices.

00:15 Colorectal cancer is a common cancer for both men and women,

00:18 but smart food choices can help reduce your risk.

00:20 Eating well, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight,

00:24 and limiting alcohol can lower your chances by over a third.

00:27 Here are some food choices to prevent colorectal cancer.

00:30 1. Eat dairy.

00:32 Calcium-rich dairy products can help prevent colon growths and colorectal cancer.

00:36 Calcium supplements may also help.

00:38 Vitamin D, often added to milk, might offer protection too.

00:41 2. Eat whole grains.

00:44 Packed with nutrients, fiber, and magnesium, whole grains keep your digestive system moving

00:48 and may help remove cancer-causing compounds from your colon.

00:52 Aim for 90 grams daily with options like oatmeal, whole wheat bread, and brown rice.

00:56 3. Eat beans.

00:58 Legumes like beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils are rich in fiber, protein, and vitamins.

01:03 They contain flavonoids and antioxidants that may prevent tumor growth and protect

01:07 against colon cancer.

01:09 4. Eat colorful fruits and veggies.

01:12 Fruits and veggies have phytochemicals that may block cancer cell growth and reduce inflammation.

01:16 Broccoli, cabbage, and vitamin C-rich fruits like oranges are excellent choices.

01:20 5. Eat fish.

01:23 Fatty fish like salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health

01:27 and may slow cancer cell growth.

01:28 Replacing red meat with fish might reduce rectal cancer risk.

01:32 6. Limit red meat.

01:34 Red meats like beef, pork, and lamb can increase your risk of colorectal cancer.

01:38 Limit intake to less than 18 ounces a week and avoid cooking at high temperatures.

01:42 7. Limit processed meats.

01:45 Smoked, cured, or chemically preserved meats like hot dogs,

01:48 bacon, and ham can raise your risk of colon and stomach cancer.

01:52 Limit their consumption.

01:53 8. Limit alcohol.

01:55 Occasional drinking may not affect your risk, but moderate to heavy drinking increases it

01:58 by 20 to 40%.

01:59 If you drink often, consider colorectal cancer screening.

02:03 9. Other foods.

02:05 The link between foods like coffee, tea, sugary foods, potatoes, and garlic with

02:09 colorectal cancer is still unclear.

02:11 Researchers are continuing to study these connections.

02:14 Eating a balanced diet with these tips can help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer

02:18 and promote overall health.

02:20 By incorporating more dairy, whole grains, beans, colorful fruits and veggies, and fish

02:25 into your diet while limiting red and processed meats and alcohol, you can make a positive

02:29 impact on your health.

02:30 Stay informed, make smart choices, and take proactive steps toward a healthier future.

02:35 Thanks for watching, Sunbro.

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