Best Food to Prevent Colon Cancer: No, It’s Not Vegetables or Fruits

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For a long time, people thought that eating fruits and vegetables and supplementing dietary fiber could prevent colorectal cancer (colon cancer).

But did you know? Eating whole grains may be more effective in preventing colorectal cancer than eating fruits or vegetables.

There Are 2 Types of Fiber, Both of Which Can Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Compared to other cancers, colorectal cancer is very common. In 2020, colorectal cancer was the third leading cause of new cancer cases and the second leading cause of cancer deaths.