Colon Polyps and Cancer

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Fruits, Vegetables, Grains

The same thing applies in reverse. Those who consume the recommended 5 servings per day of fruits and vegetables have fewer colon cancers. What is the reason? Well, the anti-oxidants in colorful vegetables may be one answer as these are known to fight cancer. Another is the fact that cruciforous vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts and cabbage contain large amounts of a known anti-cancer chemical called sulforaphane. Whatever the reason, these plant foods are associated with lower rates of colon cancer.
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