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00:00Doctor recommends seven foods to eat more often as colon cancer rises in young adults.
00:06Whole grains. Whole grains fiber supports gut health, regularity, and weight control,
00:11reducing colorectal risk. Choose oats, brown rice, barley, and quinoa. Beans and lentils. Beans,
00:19chickpeas, and lentils provide fiber and resistant starch, feeding microbes that produce
00:24anti-inflammatory short-chain fatty acids. Fruits. Colorful fruits, apples, berries, pears,
00:31oranges, kiwi, supply fiber, and polyphenols, lowering oxidative stress and supporting a
00:36diverse microbiome. Vegetables. Fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables. Fiber, folate,
00:44magnesium, and phytochemicals collectively lower colon cancer risk. Garlic, onions, broccoli,
00:49and brussel sprouts. Cruciferous vegetables yield isothiocyanates like sulforaphane. Alliums
00:56offer prebiotic fibers. Regular servings support microbiome health and cellular repair. Oily fish.
01:03Salmon, trout, mackerel, and sardines provide long-chain omega-3s. Two weekly servings may
01:09modestly reduce colorectal cancer risk. Berries and green tea. Antioxidant-rich berries reduce oxidative
01:16stress and replace sugary desserts. Unsweetened green tea or water helps lower added sugars.
01:22Foods to avoid. Limit processed and red meats, ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol.
01:28These are linked with increased colorectal cancer risk.
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