Foods that can lower risk of colon cancer Remember that lowering your risk is not the same as eliminating your risk. Diet never replaces medical therapy or evaluation but should always be discussed because we know people with healthier diets have a lower risk of chronic disease. Yogurt A systematic review and meta-analysis found yogurt consumption was associated with a 7% reduction in colorectal cancer risk. PMID: 33496333 Tree Nuts In patients with stage III colon cancer, consuming 2 or more servings of tree nuts per week was associated with 42% lower disease recurrence risk and 57% lower death. PMID: 29489429 Citrus Fruits Studies show high intakes of citrus fruits are associated with an 18% lower colorectal cancer risk. PMID: 19856118 Apples A case-control study found consuming more than one apple serving daily was associated with 47% reduced colorectal cancer risk. PMID: 19926998 Kiwi A literature review found kiwifruit supplementation may be associated with anticancer effects, contributing to lower colorectal cancer risk through enhanced bowel movements and increased intestinal lactic acid bacteria. PMID: 31387399 Watermelon A 2023 meta-analysis found that higher intakes of watermelon reduced colorectal cancer risk by 26% compared to low intakes. PMCID: 10198059 Tomatoes (from Salsa) A meta-analysis on dietary lycopene, the key antioxidant in tomatoes, found a protective association against digestive tract cancers. PMID: 35147491 Avocado A large prospective study found higher avocado consumption was associated with a 21% lower risk of colorectal cancer in men. PMID: 38438419 #healthtips #coloncancer #healthyfood