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Eating pulses, brown rice, green vegetables and dried fruit could cut the risk of bowel cancer. People who consume pulses such as kidney beans or lentils at least three times a week reduce their risk of developing polyps small growths in the lining of the bowel which can become cancerous by a third, researchers say. Eating brown rice once a week cuts the risk by two fifths, while having cooked green vegetables at least once a day reduces it by a quarter.

Health benefits: A study has found that eating pulses, including kidney beans and lentils reduces the risk of developing polyps, a small bowel growth that can become cancerous

The scientists from Loma Linda University in California also found eating dried fruit at least three times a week cuts the risk of developing the growths by a similar amount. The study is one of the first to look at which specific foods can cut the risk of bowel cancer. It used data from a survey of nearly 3,000 people 25 years ago who were asked how often they ate certain foods. Participants were then asked to complete a follow-up survey which focused on whether they developed polyps, with around a sixth of participants confirming that they had. The data was adjusted to take into account possible hereditary conditions, how active people were and whether they smoked, drank or ate certain unhealthy foods. Study author Dr Yessenia Tantamango said that the high fibre content in these foods helped make them potent weapons in the fight against bowel cancer.

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Cutting the risk: Brown rice once a week can reduce the chance of bowel cancer by a third scientists found, while dried fruit can reduce it by a quarter

Dr Tantamango, whose findings were published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer, added: Pulses, dried fruits, and brown rice all have a high content of fibre, known to dilute potential carcinogens. Additionally, cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, contain detoxifying compounds, which would improve their protective function. Eating these foods is likely to decrease your risk for colon polyps, which would in turn decrease your risk for colorectal cancer. Our study confirms the results of past studies that have been done in different populations analysing risks for colon cancer.

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Newest Oldest Best rated Worst rated View all " Humans cannot survive without meat, fish or dairy products all derived from saturated living organisms. - You there!, London, 04/8/2011 15:16" I must be an alien then. Have not had meat fish or dairy for last 24 years. Also not seen a doctor (except for bacterial infection of my foot due to sharp metal in standing water). However it is wonderful to hear from a real expert, obviously I am going to change my eating habits immediately. Do you have any source for your categorical statement, or does this come from your encyclopeadic knowledge of all humans? - PJ London, London UK, 05/8/2011 15:56 Click to rate Report abuse pops, portrush uk, If you're getting dietary *fat* from plenty of other sources, you have to limit your intake of nuts/seeds because fat equal 2x the calories. Most US and CDN nutritionists search the "USDA Natl Nutrient Database for Std Ref", which is where I obtained my figures -- amounts of FIBER per 1oz (28.35g) of whole, raw nuts & seeds: chia seeds 10.7g; flaxseeds 7.6g; almonds 3.5g; pistachios 2.9g; pecans (19 halves) 2.7g; filberts 2.7g; peanuts 2.4g; Brazils 2.1g; sunflower seeds 2.4g; macadamia 2.4g; walnuts 1.9g; pumpkin/squash seed 1.7g; cashews 0.9g; ------- CHIA followed by FLAXSEEDS have *more fiber than peanuts* in terms of equal wt. An ounce of beans is about the same as an ounce of nuts, but of course you would eat more like 8 ounces (1 cup) of cooked beans per serving, which is about half the daily rec for fiber. Fiber is more than a detoxifier. People really should learn what important roles both types play in maintaining good health. - Branda, Arizona, USA, 05/8/2011 07:59 Click to rate Report abuse That's good news. I eat beans at least three times a week, brown rice, and dried fruit. Having discovered a vegan diet is unsuitable for me my diet includes meat, fish, and eggs as well as more than my five portions of fruit & veg. A vegan friend was diagnosed with bowel cancer earlier this year, it's important to remember diet reduces the risk rather than eliminate it altogether. - eat beans, UK, 04/8/2011 16:13 Click to rate Report abuse Humans cannot survive without meat, fish or dairy products all derived from saturated living organisms. - You there!, London, 04/8/2011 15:16 ______________________________________________________________ They can and do. I personally eat all of those things but it's possible (if perhaps not enjoyable) to survive without them. I don't understand the term 'saturated'. If you're referring to fat, saturated means that there are no C=C bonds. You can saturate veg oil by e.g. hydrogenating it (keeps veg spread solid at room temp for example). - Steve, Liverpool, 04/8/2011 16:12 Click to rate Report abuse Steve, Liverpool, 4/8/2011 13:55-------- Steve you may have 4 legs and 4 stomachs (or how ever many a cow has) but I don't. Still this doesn't take away the Fact that every single one of the 50-100 trillion cells in your body is made of fat, cholesterol, protein, sugar, salt, minerals, vitamin D, etc etc. Humans are made of saturated fats and proteins etc, we produce them in the body and we have to ingest them for our survival. Humans cannot survive without meat, fish or dairy products all derived from saturated living organisms. - You there!, London, 04/8/2011 15:16 Rating 11 Rating 18 Rating 3 Rating 4

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Click to rate Report abuse Hope this is not just a lot of hot air! And think about all that extra methane you would generate, not good for the environment! - jane, paris, 04/8/2011 15:03 Click to rate Report abuse The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Rating 7 Rating 14

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