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Prevent Colorectal Cancer: Go Vegetarian

March 20, 2007 10:37 PM EDT

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time for people to switch to a vegetarian diet. Expertswith the American Cancer Society (ACS), the European Prospective Investigation of Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), and other health organizations have reported that meat causes colorectal cancer. According to the ACS Web site, “A diet high in fat, especially fat from animal sources, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Over time, eating a lot of red meats and processed meats can increase colorectal cancer risk.” The National Cancer Institute states that “colorectal cancer seems to be associated with diets that are high in fat and calories and low in fiber,” and an EPIC study, which involved more than half a million people from ten European countries, revealed that a diet high in fiber can help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. Meat and dairy products have no fiber, and plenty of fat, calories, and cholesterol; even “low fat” dairy products are packed with fat and cholesterol, relative to fruits, vegetables, and grains. So consider commemorating National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by eating a healthy, humane plant-based diet. Recipes and product suggestions can be found on www.VegCooking.com.

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sarah e. Mar 21, 2007, 10:37pm EDT

This was a really interesting article. I switched over to a vegetarian diet and I'm already feeling a considerable amount of difference in my energy levels from my increased intake of veggies. I tried vegetarianism when I was in my teens but did it poorly--lots of cheese and fried foods--and returned to meat quickly. This time I think it's sticking. Thanks for posting this. :-)

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Elaine Sloan Mar 25, 2007, 4:11pm EDT

Thanks Heather! Women should also know that meat and other animal products causes breast cancer too. And, of course, animal suffering!

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Clifford H Colpitts Jr Apr 23, 2007, 7:47pm EDT

Heather: Thanks for this great article.

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Melissa F. Jul 18, 2007, 4:59pm EDT

The study suggested diet high in fiber, not a vegetarian diet per se.

People just overdo things. My grandmother used to say "moderation in all things" and I think it's totally accurate. Eating a lot of meat or a diet based mostly on meat is what is problematic, not eating the occasional piece of beef.

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Faithlyn W. Jul 24, 2007, 4:11am EDT

Thanks Heather for this interesting article. I have been doing research on vegetarian diets compare to meat diets, and I found out that one of the reason why vegetarian diets are better for our body is that our bodies digest fruits and vegetables better than meat; where as with meat it stays longer in our bodies and rott, and that will cause all kinds of health problems. Its been about a month since I started the vegetarian diet and I must say I have more energy now than when I was eating meat. Two Thumbs up.

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