Fiber: It's Good For Your Colon
No one likes talking about their colon. It's the butt of too many embarrassing colonoscopy jokes.
But, colon cancer gets a lot of press, and practically every box of high-fiber cereal touts its ability to ward off colon cancer and improve colon health.
So, it's no surprise a new study says eating more fiber lowers the risk of colon growths and polyps.
Scientists instructed people to eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet, and after 4 years they found no difference in the rate of polyp recurrence.
Not because it didn't work, but because a lot of people didn't follow the diet. I know, shocking!
However, further investigation, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, revealed people who strictly adhered to the diet had a 30% lower risk of developing a polyp, and a 50% lower risk of getting one or more polyp.
To me, the most interesting part is that 45% of people kind of followed the diet, and 30% barely did. I think they should study what went wrong!
Via Reuters.
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No surprise here on fiber & what it can do. As for people, it is just like weight loss.. they have to want to do it. You can't make them.... that is why the obesity rate is still high. The info is out there but people just don't want to put in the effort & hard work.
ReplyObesity has nothing to do with lack of fiber. Stop the propaganda.
ReplyShe isn't saying lack of fiber causes people to be over weight. She's saying that the people didn't follow the diet in the study correctly for the same reason people don't follow weight loss diets correctly. "They have to want to do it. You can't make them". Read the post next time. You just made yourself look like an idiot.
ReplyThank you! I almost replied until I read your comment. This person sometimes writes the weirdest stuff! Enough already!
Thx again!
ReplyWow, you mean people decided they preferred their french fries and hamburgers to fruits and vegetables? Shocking.
/sarcasm
ReplyObesity is caused by a dysfunction hypothalamus gland.
ReplyMy neighbor has diverticulosis and if she has any more attacks, they will have to operate on her and take out part of her colon. Her doctor told her that she can avoid surgery if she changes her diet and eats at least 30 grams of fiber a day. However, she doesn't want to change her eating habits at all. You'd think the threat of losing part of your colon would motivate you to want to change, but apparently not. I guess I don't get why people find a high-fiber diet so freakin' hard to follow. I happen to LOVE fruits, veggies, and whole grains, but apparently the people in this study (and my neighbor) don't share my passion. Oh well, I'm the one that's going to be keeping my colon until I'm dead, I guess.
ReplyDoubling your daily fiber intake can help you absorb 90-120 FEWER calories everyday. It acts as a blocker. How can you argue with that?!
Now if you already eat enough, don't go doubling it. Crappy things might happen to you.
ReplyHello,
Thanks for the interesting article on how a high fiber diet will lower your chances of developing colon cancer.
I have a friend that’s fighting stage 4 colon cancer so I know what a dreadful disease it is.
I had my first colonoscopy at age 50. A polyp was found and removed. I’m now 58 and I had my second colonoscopy a few weeks ago. Nothing was found this time.
I just want to remind and encourage everyone to get screened for colon cancer. The procedure itself (colonoscopy) is not painful, with the possible exception of the I.V. The preparation the day before is a little inconvenient. Plan to be close to a bathroom.
The 'official' guideline is to have a colonoscopy if you are older than 50 and every 10 years thereafter. That is, if you're at average risk. Check with your physician. Schedule an appointment today!
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