Colon Cancer Risk from Diet : Nowadays everyone is in the race to stay fit. There are many diet plans, fitness tips and nutrition guides on social media, which show the way to stay healthy. People have started adopting high-protein, low-carb or fat-free diets to rapid weight loss, make muscles or increase energy. Initially the results look good, weight loss, the body looks active. But do you know that if this healthy diet is adopted without balance for a long time, then it can become a cause of fatal disease.
Some studies and medical reports states that some healthy diets may have a direct connection with colon cancer.
Which diets can be risky?
1. High Protein Diet
People often go on low-carb, high-carb, high-protein diets for weight loss, such as kitogenic or palio diet. They have extremely low amount of carbs and red meat, processed meat. Research suggests that red meat and processed meat can increase the risk of colon cancer.
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2. Fiber deficient diet
Many times, people inadvertently reduce taking fiber while doing healthy diet plan. The fiber helps in keeping the digestive system healthy and cleanses the colon. Fiber deficiency can cause toxin accumulation in the colon, which can later take the form of cancer.
3. Just stay dependent on supplements
If your diet has less natural things and you are relying only on multiwitamins or health powder, then they can also increase the risk. There is a need to be careful in such a situation.
Colon cancer warning signal
Frequent abdominal pain or cramps
Sudden weight loss
Stool
Constipation or diarrhea that lasts longer
Weakness and fatigue
How to avoid colon cancer
1. Do not rely on fad diets only. Keep protein, fiber, healthy fat and balance of carbs every mile.
2. Fiber is found from green vegetables, whole grains, fruits and beans, consume them.
3. A 30 -minute physical activity helps in colon health.
4. Stay away from smoking and alcohol. Both of these increase the risk of colon cancer manifold.
5. If someone in the family has colon cancer or you are 45+, then it is necessary to check colon cancer from time to time.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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