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It’s well-known that diet is the largest controllable factor in being and staying healthy. The foods that we choose to eat go a long way toward improving or degrading our health. A diet that is rich in whole foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and low in saturated fat and cholesterol can help to prevent many diseases.
Adding soy to your diet is a great way to increase your dietary fiber, get a dose of healthy soy protein, and improve the health of your digestive system. Although more long-term studies are needed, preliminary studies have shown that consuming soy products can reduce the risk of some types of cancers.
The Role of Diet in Colon Cancer
Today, colon cancer is the third most prevalent type of cancer. Doctors believe that part of the reason for its high incidence is the lack of roughage in our diets. Most of us don’t eat enough fiber, so the harmful substances we eat sit in our intestines longer than they should.
Cancer-causing substances can leach into our systems from there. The solution is to eat a diet that is high in fiber and soy products. Fiber helps flush out the negative substances, and soy protein provides valuable protection against colon cancer. Studies have shown that diets rich in soy protein are likely to cut down on the incidence and/or severity of colon cancer.
One Simple Step to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
Adding soy to your diet is such a simple thing to do. And adding just one soy food per day may have a measurable effect on your colon health. Whether it’s a serving of tofu, a glass of soy milk, or a handful of soy nuts, the soy protein that you eat today could lead to improved health and a smaller risk of colon cancer tomorrow.