Foods You Should Eat to Avoid Colon Cancer

What you eat may play a role in preventing cancer. Research suggests diets low in fruit and vegetables an dhigh in meat poses a risk for colon cancer. Eat plenty of greens and fruits to lower your risk. Here are some tips on what you should eat. By Sara Suchy

Eat the Rainbow

Eat the Rainbow

Many studies have demonstrated the cancer-fighting effects of plant chemicals called phytochemicals. Fruits and vegetables that contain phytochemicals can often be identified by colors. Eat dark greens, red fruit, and berries.

By Sara Suchy— Last Modified: 03/30/2012, First Published: 09/16/2011