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Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds

Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds
health8/25/2025

A Chinese study finds that consuming 20 to 40 grams per day of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower significantly decreases colon cancer risk.

Including more broccoli in your diet could reduce the risk of colon cancer, new research suggests. Diet is known to be a key modifiable risk factor for colon cancer — particularly a lack of vegetables and dietary fiber, as well as excessive alcohol a... [4109 chars]