Research is constantly proving that a fiber rich diet may prevent breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and other serious ailments.                    

 Roughage or fiber rich diets have many health benefits. Prevention of breast cancer and colon cancer is one among its many benefits.

Plant-based diets or fiber rich diets consisting of fruits, nonstarchy vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, nuts and seeds, is associated with lowering the risk of a number of the most common cancers which are the growing causes of death across the world and among all age groups. In women, fiber rich diets have been found to help prevent breast cancer, ovarian and uterine cancer.

Recent studies have found that roughage or fiber helps to speedup the passage of food through the body, which may prevent harmful substances, found in some foods from affecting the colon and may also prevent breast cancer.

Experts stress on the fact that there can not be a single food, nutrient, fiber, or compound that can provide the best cancer protection, however a mixture of different foods is the most effective. 

A vegan diet, rich in antioxidants, fiber, phytochemicals and other healthful plant compounds is the best way to prevent cancer. It is however important to include regular exercise, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy body weight as well.

Fiber rich diet can reduce hormone production, hence decreasing the incidence of or preventing breast cancer and prostrate cancer which are hormone based cancers.

Here are a few tips to prevent breast cancer;

• Eat a 90% plant-based diet.

• Fill 2/3 of your plate with foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and one-third with lean or low-fat animal products.

• Limit red meat to just18 ounces per week.

• And absolutely avoid processed meats.

Fiber rich diets are low in calories, which can help with weight control. Many cancer experts point out that maintaining your body mass index (BMI) within the healthy range may be very beneficial in preventing the risk of all cancers as excess body fat is a contributor for a number of cancers especially breast cancer in women.

Thus Fiber is not only essential for your health. But also if you want to reduce risk of or prevent breast cancer and other cancers.

Image Courtesy -  life3.org, ifood.tv