In today's busy life, people are not able to take proper care of their health. Due to poor eating habits and unhealthy lifestyles, many serious diseases are taking hold of people. A fatal disease like cancer is also one of them. The risk of colon cancer is also increasing rapidly these days. Let us tell you that due to a busy schedule, people are giving priority to ultra-processed foods.

Although it is easily prepared and tastes delicious, it is causing much harm to our health. Today, in this article, we will talk about colon cancer. We will tell you what colon cancer is, what its symptoms are, and what our diet should be to reduce its risk. So let's know in detail without delay -

What is Colon Cancer?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, colon cancer is also known as Colorectal, Bowel, and Rectal Cancer. It depends on where the cancer has occurred in the large intestine (Colon) or rectum. When the cells of the inner layers of the large intestine start growing abnormally and their control is lost, it takes the form of cancer.

Cancer starts from small lumps.

Let us tell you that this cancer usually starts from small lumps. If it is not treated at the right time, it becomes cancer. Through screening tests, these lumps can be identified and removed before they become cancerous. If not treated in time, this cancer can spread to the outer layer of the intestine and reach other parts of the body through the lymph nodes or blood.

What are the symptoms?

Frequent diarrhea or constipation

Rectal bleeding

Abdominal pain, cramps, or heaviness

Sudden weight loss

Feeling tired or weak

Anemia

What is the reason?

Age above 50 years

Family history

Smoking and drinking too much alcohol

Obesity

Lack of workout

Eating too much red meat and processed meat

How can colon cancer be prevented?

The good thing is that colon cancer can be prevented to a great extent. You can reduce the risk of this type of cancer by making some changes to your diet. There are some foods that you should avoid -

Avoid eating things like beef, pork, lamb, bacon, sausage, hot dog, ham, and packaged non-veg meat.

Apart from this, it may be better to stay away from deep-fried items as well.

If you eat packed juice, candy, pastry, cake, or white bread, then it will be better for you to reduce them.
If you smoke daily or drink alcohol, then the risk of colon cancer increases.
Chips, namkeen, instant noodles, and ready-to-eat meals also increase the risk of cancer.
If there is a lack of fiber in your diet, then it can also be harmful for you.

What to eat?
Fruits and vegetables like broccoli, green leafy vegetables, and berries
Whole grains like oats, brown rice, wheat bread
Pulses and beans
Fermented foods like curd, buttermilk, kimchi

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