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November 16, 2011 by Admin No comments

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Getting your fill of fiber from whole grains could help ward off colorectal cancer, according to a new review of studies.

Researchers from Britain and the Netherlands found that the more total dietary fiber and cereal fiber people consumed, the lower their colorectal cancer risk. For example, people who consumed an extra 90 grams of fiber from whole grains a day also had a 20 percent lower risk of colorectal cancer, according to the British Medical Journal review.

However, these researchers didn't find that getting extra fiber from vegetables or fruits was linked with the decreased colorectal cancer risk, which means that there might be something else in the whole grains at work, too.

Researchers reviewed the results of 25 studies that included nearly 2 million people. They found that for each additional 10 grams of total dietary fiber and cereal fiber consumed a day, the person's colorectal cancer risk decreased by 10 percent.

Study researcher Dagfinn Aune, of Imperial College London, told WebMD that even if a person starts off with a low level of fiber consumption -- say, 5 grams a day -- and increase it by 10 grams -- to 15 grams a day -- that could still be beneficial at lowering colorectal cancer risk.

"This study highlights the importance of a diet rich in fiber," Dr. Anthony Starpoli, a gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital who was not involved with the study, told USA Today. "We know that soluble is most helpful in improving colon transit times. As the contents of the colon move at a better rate, there is thought to be less toxic exposure to the interior of the colon thereby reducing risk of developing colon cancer."

WebMD pointed out that a whole-wheat bread slice has 2 grams of fiber and a cup of oatmeal has 4 grams of fiber.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in America.  The lifetime risk of developing this type of cancer is roughly 1 in 20, according to the American Cancer Society.

A recent compilation of previous studies shows that a diet high in fiber is indicative of a reduced risk of colorectal cancer.  The researchers found that with each 10-gram a day increase in total fiber, a 10% reduction in colorectal cancer arose.  Even a small increase from 5 to 15 grams of fiber a day can make a huge difference in protecting oneself against such a devastating cancer.

While colorectal cancer cannot be fully avoided or warded off, preventive measures such as increasing one’s fiber intake can help.
Below are ten common sources of fiber that you can incorporate into your daily diet:

Avocado – 17 grams
Artichoke – 10 grams
Raspberries – 8 grams
Blackberries – 8 grams
Lentils – 8 grams
Black Beans – 7 grams
Broccoli – 6 grams
Vegetable Soup – 7 grams
Pear – 4.5 grams
Apple – 4 grams

To read more about colorectal cancer research click here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500368_162-57323169/high-fiber-diet-linked-to-lower-colon-cancer-risk/

 

 


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