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- Michelle Schoffro Cook
- October 20, 2011
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4. Eat more magnesium. Research shows that magnesium can cut the risk of colon cancer by 41% yet experts estimate that 80% of North Americans are deficient in this critical mineral. Some excellent sources include: raw almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, figs, alfalfa sprouts, and dark leafy greens.
5. Eat more fiber. Beans and whole grains are among the best sources of fiber. Fiber helps keep your bowels moving and that means toxins too. Fiber helps bind toxic matter in the colon and escorts it out of your body. Add a handful of beans to soup, stew, salad, or add tomato sauce to beans and enjoy. Strive for at least one-half cup of beans daily.
6. Spice up your life with curries. One of the key ingredients in many curries—turmeric—contains a compound called curcumin which has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer by 25%. What’s more: scientists at the University of Chicago found that curcumin destroys H. pylori, a harmful bacteria that is linked to ulcers and colon cancer. Sprinkle turmeric on your veggies or meat dishes, or add to soups and stews. There are also many delicious curry recipes you can try. Be sure they contain turmeric.
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Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD
Michelle Schoffro Cook
Michelle Schoffro Cook, MSc, RNCP, ROHP, DNM, PhD is an international best-selling and 14-time book author and doctor of traditional natural medicine, whose works include: 60 Seconds to Slim, Healing Recipes, The Vitality Diet, Allergy-Proof, Arthritis-Proof, Total Body Detox, The Life Force Diet, The Ultimate pH Solution, The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan, and The Phytozyme Cure. Check out her natural health resources and subscribe to her free e-magazine World's Healthiest News at WorldsHealthiestDiet.com to receive monthly health news, tips, recipes and more. Follow her on Twitter @mschoffrocook and Facebook.
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Hey, the mama elephant needs a larger pool! Thanks for the video....very cute.
will try number 15 - love feeding birds
cute baby brave as long as mom is close by. others want a turn too. to bad they don't have grass. …
very cute, thanks. Now if only they could answer the phone!
No this was so Cute, playing in the pool, Mama pulling him out by the trunk! Thank You
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+ add your ownvery interesting
Thank you
super info
I'm going to continue munching on almonds.
Great information to know...Thanks!
have to have one done in 2 weeks..ewww
I hate colonoscopies, but I'll take them.
Colonoscopies don't prevent cancer - true. However, my sister-in-law died of colon cancer. If it had been caught sooner (i.e. through a colonoscopy) she would have had a much better chance of surviving to see her son (who was 8 when she died) graduate from high school this year.
great article, thank you for sharing!
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