Nutrition

The American Institute for Cancer Research notes that 47% of colorectal cancers can be prevented and that the five preventable factors are linked to lifestyle choices. The first four of the five factors are directly related to diet:

1. Fill up on fiber-rich foods
2. Limit red meat, avoid processed red meat
3. Don’t drink alcohol
4. Stay a healthy weight throughout life
5. Move more, in any way and every day

Below are resources to help you live a healthier lifestyle.

Check out this link for information on how to minimize your red meat consumption and incorporate more plant-based proteins into your diet.

Ever wonder what exactly a “balanced meal” looks like? The New American Plate is a wonderful visual aid to guide you to a place of balance and weight control. Look at the ratio of plant-based foods to animal proteins (if you eat animal-based proteins) and click here.

Plants are known cancer fighters and have properties that also keep the gut microbiome happy. Balancing the fiber from plant-based foods and combining those with protein-rich foods allows the body to feel more full for a longer period of time – this is called satiety. When we are satiated like this, we have fewer cravings for snacks and therefore eat fewer calories throughout the day, allowing for better weight control.