Plant-based diet prevents colorectal cancer Just in case some
readers may not know how to prevent colorectal cancer, we
published here a new report that can give them some idea as to
what they can eat or not eat to help them prevent the life-
threatening disease. By Jimmy Downs Sunday March 3, 2013
(foodconsumer.org) -- Eating a plant-based diet can help prevent
colorectal cancer while eating a diet high in meat, refined
grain and added sugar can increase the risk of developing the
cancer, according to a report in Current Nutrition Reports. The
new report authored by Teresa T. Fund and Lisa S. Brown from
Simmons College Nutrition Department in Boston MA reviewed
dietary pattern/colorectal cancer studies published between Sept
2011 and August 2012 and found strong evidence indicating that a
plant-based diet can lower the risk of colorectal cancer. The
review also found evidence suggesting that a diet high in meat,
refined grains and added sugar may increase risk of colorectal
cancer. The authors said the associ