Colon cancer is a growing concern, especially as rates have nearly doubled since the early 1990s. With more than 50,000 Americans expected to succumb to this disease each year, it's clear that we need to take proactive steps to protect our health. Fortunately, there's promising news from the medical community: diet can play a significant role in preventing colon cancer.

At the Seniors Discount Club, we understand the importance of staying informed about health and nutrition, particularly as we age. That's why we're bringing you exclusive insights from top oncologists and dietitians on how to craft a daily meal plan that could help ward off this disease.

Dr. Walter Kim, an oncologist at Brio-Medical Cancer Clinic in Arizona, and Shaelyn Gurzick, a clinical dietitian at the City of Hope Cancer Center in California, have shared their expert advice on what a cancer-preventing diet looks like. Here's a breakdown of their recommendations for each meal of the day:

Oncologists revealed what a cancer-preventing diet looks like. Credit: Shutterstock

Breakfast:
Start your day with two glasses of water to aid digestion and nutrient absorption. Follow this with a bowl of mixed fruit and a serving of yogurt for a dose of protein and probiotics. Include a slice of whole-grain bread with low-fat butter to increase your daily fiber intake, which is crucial for reducing the time potential carcinogens are in contact with the colon lining. Surprisingly, despite being processed, whole-grain bread is recommended for its fiber content, not all processed foods are detrimental; it's the nutritional content that matters most.

Lunch:
For lunch, Dr. Kim suggests a bowl of miso soup, which contains probiotics that support healthy gut bacteria. Avoid deli meat sandwiches, as processed meats are classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the World Health Organization. Instead, opt for whole foods and lean proteins like fish, seafood, unsalted nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, or soy products. A can of water-packed tuna offers hydration, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation. If you're craving a sandwich, choose fresh turkey or chicken with light mayonnaise and a slice of cheese, and consider a high-fiber side like mashed potatoes with gravy.

Dinner:
For dinner, swap out steak or burgers for a piece of baked salmon, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Vitamin D has been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth and slow tumor progression. Pair the salmon with asparagus for its folate content, essential for cell repair. If you're experiencing constipation, a glass of prune juice can stimulate digestion. Making healthy swaps, like cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes, can increase your fiber intake and provide antioxidants that may reduce cancer risk.

It's important to note that while these dietary recommendations are science-backed, they are part of a broader approach to cancer prevention that includes regular physical activity and avoiding known risk factors like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

Members, we encourage you to consider these dietary suggestions as part of your overall health strategy. Remember, it's not just about adding certain foods to your diet; it's also about making smarter choices and reducing the intake of harmful substances.

We'd love to hear from you in the comments below. Have you made any changes to your diet that have made a positive impact on your health? Share your experiences and tips with our community!

Key Takeaways

• Dr Walter Kim, an oncologist, revealed a daily meal plan that could help prevent colon cancer with a focus on hydration, fiber, and probiotics.
• Research suggests diets high in sugars, ultra-processed foods, and insufficient fiber contribute to the rise of colon cancer rates.
• A balanced diet including whole grains, vegetables, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids is recommended to lower the risks of colon cancer.
• Processed meats should be avoided due to their nitrates content which can lead to the formation of cancer-causing substances in the body.

By adopting a meal plan focused on whole foods, lean proteins, and high-fiber options, you can take a significant step towards reducing your risk of colon cancer. Stay informed, stay healthy, and let's continue to support each other in leading a cancer-free life

 

[Lizzie1149]

What a lorry load of codswallop. People should stop listening to the likes of the WHO and their dietician shrills and listen to people like Professor Thomas Seyfried. He's got proof that cancer is a metabolic condition and eating what turns to glucose in your blood can make you more susceptible to cancer not to mention type 2 diabetes with all it's shitty side affects. Nothing wrong with red meat and butter. humans have been eating it for ages but then the government got involved and decided we shouldn't eat a good human diet we should eat rubbish and fruit and veg. All of which we can survive without putting in our mouth. For the most part you can ignore most dietary advice and actually do the opposite.

 

[Rob44]

What's with the American stuff? Do people in Australia do such research?

I note boiled cabbage in the rejected dish in the photograph. My theory is that boiled cabbage causes cancer. Eskimoes used to eat whale meat and blubber, and who wouldn't blubber if they had to eat whale meat? I once ate whale meat in one country; dark, red and slight fish-oil taste; not half bad when I come to remember it. Probably good for the heart, but not for the whale.

 

[Lizzie1149]

What's with the American stuff? Do people in Australia do such research?

I note boiled cabbage in the rejected dish in the photograph. My theory is that boiled cabbage causes cancer. Eskimoes used to eat whale meat and blubber, and who wouldn't blubber if they had to eat whale meat? I once ate whale meat in one country; dark, red and slight fish-oil taste; not half bad when I come to remember it. Probably good for the heart, but not for the whale.

yes they do. and others do research that gets real results. Most of this sort of crap is paid for the big food and big pharmaceutical companies. Yes whale meat is great for health. Lots of natural fats and protein. Inuits ate it for centuries and stayed healthy. Then in came the junk foods and they got sick. All they want is to keep us sick and buying their shit. Will never stay healthy on all that garbage

 

[PepeLePew]

Well that didn't make a great deal of sense.
Lunch says to 'consider a high-fiber side like mashed potatoes with gravy' whereas Dinner states 'Making healthy swaps, like cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes, can increase your fiber intake and provide antioxidants that may reduce cancer risk'. WTAF!
So is mashed potato good or bad for you? and at the end of the day we all have to die of something whether it be old age or not, so me, I'm gonna die knowing I at least enjoyed what I ate throughout my lifetime.

 

[Lizzie1149]

Well that didn't make a great deal of sense.
Lunch says to 'consider a high-fiber side like mashed potatoes with gravy' whereas Dinner states 'Making healthy swaps, like cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes, can increase your fiber intake and provide antioxidants that may reduce cancer risk'. WTAF!
So is mashed potato good or bad for you? and at the end of the day we all have to die of something whether it be old age or not, so me, I'm gonna die knowing I at least enjoyed what I ate throughout my lifetime.

Yeah well let's look at facts. Any fruit & veg has oxalates in varying degrees. Many are very high which builds up in the system and is a poison to humans. Then there is the fructose in fruit that is processed by the liver. Giving it too much fructose is like giving it too much alcohol. End up the same way. Most dieticians just spew out what they are told. They never research to find the truth. Yes we are going to die some time but why not eat real food and what humans are supposed to eat so we stay healthy till we die. So many are just existing due to serious health issues. It limits the ability to go out, have a holiday or just enjoy the surroundings. Pretty sad to be in that position really

 

[Rob44]

Well that didn't make a great deal of sense.
Lunch says to 'consider a high-fiber side like mashed potatoes with gravy' whereas Dinner states 'Making healthy swaps, like cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes, can increase your fiber intake and provide antioxidants that may reduce cancer risk'. WTAF!
So is mashed potato good or bad for you? and at the end of the day we all have to die of something whether it be old age or not, so me, I'm gonna die knowing I at least enjoyed what I ate throughout my lifetime.

What is a "side"? A side of beef; a side of bacon? Potatoes kept the Irish peasantry reasonable healthy until about 1841-42.

 

[DLHM]

We should just eat what we like. There are always new theories that crop up from time to time. Not so terribly long ago we shouldn’t eat butter, egg yolks, grains and many other foods that have been proven to be good.

There are always exceptions to the rules depending on the individual’s health circumstances

My husband died from colon cancer. Nothing to do with food in my opinion. More like exposure to Agent Orange when he served in Vietnam.

Happy eating everyone!

 

[Veggiepatch]

Yeah well let's look at facts. Any fruit & veg has oxalates in varying degrees. Many are very high which builds up in the system and is a poison to humans. Then there is the fructose in fruit that is processed by the liver. Giving it too much fructose is like giving it too much alcohol. End up the same way. Most dieticians just spew out what they are told. They never research to find the truth. Yes we are going to die some time but why not eat real food and what humans are supposed to eat so we stay healthy till we die. So many are just existing due to serious health issues. It limits the ability to go out, have a holiday or just enjoy the surroundings. Pretty sad to be in that position really

Do you know what you are even talking about? Oxalates DO naturally occur in fruit and vegetables but as a poison? Whoa just right there!

Oxalates are broken down in the digestive systems by a bacteria known as Oxalobacter formignes into substances which supply energy to the human body. Some people have low amounts of this bacteria which MAY lead to the formation of kidney stones where the oxalate ion binds to the calcium ion to give calcium oxalate. Known as renal calculi, calcium oxalate MAY cause a rare condition called urolithiasis which is so prevalent, it resulted in about an average of 130 deaths per year over a 23 year period in the United Kingdom. Those are damn pandemic statistics! You are seven times more likely to die of HIV/AIDS than from urolithiasis.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Most dieticians just spew out what they are told. They never research to find the truth.

Time to take your own advice because your few posts in this thread are completely devoid of any reasonable and factual research! Or did you consult your esteemed witch doctor Steven Gundry?