A recent study that was performed by the World Cancer Research Fund has shown that approximately 35% of breast cancers and up to 45% of colorectal cancers could have been avoided through sticking to a certain diet. This diet includes increased healthy eating with physical activity, as well as a decrease in the amount of alcohol that is consumed. The research confirmed that the cancer risk dropped to over 12% in patients who adhered to the suggested guidelines.

Key Takeaways:

• According to experts in cancer research, nutrition has an important role to play in preventing cancer.
• This study evaluated four nutritional recommendations with emphasis on their relation to reduction of risk to cancer.
• It was found that the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) nutritional recommendations could reduce the risk of cancer more than the other diets.

“A diet that encourages both healthy eating and physical activity and discourages alcohol consumption was associated with a reduced overall cancer risk, as well as lower breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer risks.”

Read more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180726162730.htm