What is preventative eating?
When I say "preventative eating," I really mean choosing or excluding specific foods that may affect your risk of cancer. There are so many factors in cancer risk that we can't control, like age, genetics or the environment. But we can control what we put into our mouths.
What are the ingredients in a gut-friendly diet?
Whole grains are good because they are full of vital nutrients.
One of these is fiber, which helps regulate bowel function, prevent constipation and keep us fuller longer.
Low-fat dairy products are good foods because they have calcium and vitamin D, both of which have been shown in some studies to reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Fermented dairy products, like yogurt, also have probiotics, which are healthy gut bacteria that help fight intestinal diseases by decreasing any bad bacteria that try to take up residence in the gut
Fruits and vegetables have almost all of the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function. They strengthen our immune system and give us energy. Fruit contains antioxidants, the chemicals that create their colors, which help fight off disease. Leafy green vegetables such as spinach and lettuce are rich in folate, a B vitamin that has been shown to protect against colorectal cancer. Fruits and vegetables also have fiber, which is a great way to keep our gut healthy by flushing out the toxic material in our stool.
