Tasty Snack Prevents Colon Cancer (Yum!)
Earlier this week, I told you about the shocking increase in stomach cancers over the past 40 years.
And I also told you about the equally shocking 75% increased risk for the most common type of liver cancer if you have issues with gum health.
Now it looks like colon cancer is on the rise, too.
This always frustrates me because colon cancer is both treatable and preventable with routine colonoscopies.
But in addition to this routine testing, there’s another way to reduce your risk of colon cancer…
And it’s a tasty treat that has a ton of other health benefits, too.
Your grocery store is full of food that can either support your health – helping you prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer – or ones that can actually cause those issues, plus a ton more.
There’s one item, in particular, that is well-known for promoting gut health because it’s a great source of good bacteria… I’m talking about yogurt.
But in addition to promoting a healthy microbiome, it looks like yogurt might actually help prevent cancer.
In a study published in the journal Gut, researchers found that men who had two or more servings of yogurt per week had a 26% lower risk of developing precancerous polyps.
It’s likely that the same reason yogurt is beneficial for gut health is also responsible for its cancer–protective properties as well.
That’s because beneficial bacteria can help reduce inflammation, and inflammation plays a role in cancer development.
Just make sure when you’re choosing a yogurt that it has live, active cultures, and that it’s not loaded with sugar.