Simple ways to prevent colon cancer

January 26, 2010 by Denz · Leave a Comment 

Simple ways to prevent colon cancerColon cancer also known as bowel or colorectal cancer, colon cancer causes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is treated if caught in the early stages and is often discovered through colonoscopy. But, there are ways to minimize risk, which are as follows:

Eat healthy – A diet high in fat and low in fiber raises your risk. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables not only gives you fiber, but also vitamins, minerals, pytochemicals, and antioxidants that are thought to be powerful anticancer agents.

Don’t smoke and do avoid too much alcohol – smoking and too much alcohol are bad for your health. They increase the risk for many types of cancer including bowel cancer.

Stay on the go – exercising for just 30 minutes on most days can reduce the risk and help the weight down.

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