{"id":1476,"date":"2025-11-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charis.com.vn\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2025-11-18T10:03:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:03:39","slug":"an-gi-kieng-gi-de-phong-ngua-ung-thu-dai-truc-trang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charis.com.vn\/en\/an-gi-kieng-gi-de-phong-ngua-ung-thu-dai-truc-trang\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT TO AVOID TO PREVENT COLON CANCER?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colorectal cancer is becoming more common in Vietnam, but the good news is that you can reduce your risk by choosing smart foods, combining exercise and a healthy lifestyle. This article will guide you on what foods to eat and what to avoid to protect your colon, in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-remember way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is diet important?<\/b><\/p>\n

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Vietnam, with about <\/span>17,000 new cases per year<\/b> (Globocan 2022, updated 2024). Studies show that a healthy diet, exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol can reduce the risk of disease by more than <\/span>30%<\/b>. Let's explore the foods that help protect and the foods to avoid!<\/span><\/p>\n

Preventive Nutrition: What to Eat to Protect Your Colon?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Think of food as \u201cnatural medicine\u201d \u2013 it provides fiber, vitamins and antioxidants to nourish the gut microbiome, preventing cancer cells. Vietnamese and international studies recommend a plant-rich diet, reducing the risk of <\/span>70%<\/b> if combined with a healthy lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drink enough water<\/b>: At least 2 liters\/day from filtered water, herbal tea \u2013 keep the colon \u201csoft\u201d and fully hydrated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Foods to eat for prevention<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Milk and dairy products<\/b> Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich in calcium, which protects the lining of the colon and helps reduce the risk of polyps (small growths in the colon) and colorectal cancer. Some studies suggest that vitamin D (often added to milk) may also help, although more evidence is needed.\u00a0<\/span>\n