A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine, in which nearly 80,000 people in the US were tested, found that a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds reduces the chance of colon cancer, which is defined as the third type of cancer, by 22% most common in the world.
The research results also indicate that reducing consumption of animal foods, refined grains and sugars in general can provide lifelong health benefits.
Jahee Kim, a researcher in nutritional sciences at Kyung Hee University in South Korea, said: “Antioxidants found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains can contribute to reducing the risk of colon cancer by suppressing the development of chronic inflammation that can lead to cancer.”