We all deplore Ryuichi Sakamoto’s diagnosis of rectal cancer. So why did he get rectal cancer? Is the cause of rectal cancer related to his living habits?
Edward L. Giovannucci, chief researcher of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard T.H. School of Public Health, pointed out: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers. The report suggests there are many things people can do to reduce their risk of cancer. The results of this comprehensive report are very reliable and clear: diet and lifestyle are important factors affecting colorectal cancer. A new assessment of how diet, weight and fitness affect colorectal cancer risk analyzed 99 studies covering data from 29 million people, more than 7.25 million of whom were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Recently, a new report jointly released by the American Center for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) points out: Eat whole grains (Whole Grains) every day, such as brown rice or whole grains. Wheat bread may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Research on diet, nutrition, fitness, and colorectal cancer has also found that regular consumption of hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats increases the risk of colorectal cancer. There is also evidence that regular exercise may prevent colon cancer.
Other factors that increase the risk of colorectal cancer include: eating large amounts of red meat (more than 500 grams of cooked meat per week), such as beef or pork; being overweight or obese; drinking two or more glasses of red meat per day. Alcoholic beverages (30 grams of alcohol) such as wine or beer.
Fiber, exercise, and grains can also be used to reduce the risk of cancer. The report concluded that eating about three servings (90 grams) of whole grains per day reduced the risk of colorectal cancer by 17%. Eating fiber-rich foods also reduces the risk of colorectal cancer. Regarding exercise and fitness, people who are keen on fitness have a lower risk of rectal cancer than those who rarely exercise. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the United States, with 371 cases diagnosed every day. The AICR estimates that 47% of U.S. colorectal cancer cases could be reduced each year through lifestyle improvements.
Alice Bender, AICR Nutrition Program Director, said that a plant-based diet plays an important role in reducing the risk of cancer. ?Replacing some refined grains with whole grains and eating more plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and legumes will provide you with a diet containing cancer-fighting health compounds and help you manage your weight, thereby reducing your risk of cancer. Bender mentioned, "When it comes to cancer, there is no guaranteed cure, but it's clear that there are many options now available to reduce the risk of colorectal and other cancers."
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