8 Foods To Prevent Polyps in The Colon To lower the risk of bowel cancer.
Over 1 in 4 people develop colon polyps over the age of 50, most commonly in men.
Polyps are tumour like growths in the intestines (bowels). Some
of these can become cancerous and are the main cause of bowel cancer.
If you have polyps you may experience these symptoms
A small amount of mucus or blood in your stool
Long term constipation or diarrhea
Or a constant achy pain in your abdomen because a polyp may be obstructing your bowel.
However most people do not show any signs or symptoms whatsoever.
It is recommended to get a colonoscopy between
the ages of 40-50 every few years to make sure that there are no polyps.
If these are caught early, they can be easily removed during the colonoscopy
painlessly which reduces the risk of bowel/colon cancer (colorectal cancer).
Polyps grow in your bowel when the colon cells start multiply more than they should,
due to mutations in genes, hormonal imbalances,
smoking, being overweight or generally having poor gut health.
In today's video we will be exploring the top 8 foods to consume to help prevent polyps from
forming the colon, and also help to prevent existing polyps from becoming cancerous.
Just a quick reminder this video is for educational purposes only,
so do speak to your doctor if you have any medical concerns.
1. Sauerkraut (Probiotics) (The first item on my list is sauerkraut)
This is a type of fermented cabbage that’s loaded with friendly bacteria (L. mesenteroides)which
help to protect the cells in your colon from acting abnormally.
Sauerkraut is a probiotic and a prebiotic food, which helps to boost the amount of
friendly microbes that live in your colon, which helps to protect against polyps.
Eating this 3 times per week as a side dish is a great way to reduce inflammation
in the digestive system, prevent leaky gut syndrome and lower the risk of bowel cancer.
2. Bone Broth (Glutamine)
Inside your gut there is a protective mucus barrier (mucosal layer) that is designed to
prevent toxins and harmful bacteria from penetrating the cells of your colon.
In many people this mucous layer has become damaged due to eating too many refined foods,
breads (gluten), sugar, alcohol or medications.
Bone broth made from boiled chicken, beef or fish bones is loaded with glutamine,
an amino acid that helps to strengthen the mucosal barrier in your gut,
and therefore prevent certain types of polyps growing. (Hyperplastic)
You can make this easily in a stew at home or use grass fed bone broth powders,
available in health food stores and online.
3. Garlic (Prebiotics & Allicin) Start eating raw and cooked garlic
on a regular basis to help support the overall health of your gut.
Garlic contains a type of soluble fiber (prebiotic) which the friendly microbes
in your gut ferment and use to make energy.
As a biproduct of this action, SCFA are released into the colon which directly
feed the colon cells, significantly lowering the risk of cancer and developing polyps.
Garlic is also loaded with a compound called allicin, which is one of the
most powerful natural antiviral, anti-cancer and anti-bacterial compounds in the world.
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4. Apple Cider Vinegar (Acetic Acid) To lower the risk of forming polyps,
to prevent acid reflux, to improve digestion and help
your body absorb more nutrients start using apple cider vinegar regularly.
You can mix 1 tablespoon in a glass of water and drink this before a meal,
or you can simply mix it with extra virgin olive oil to make a delicious salad dressing.
This contains acetic acid, a type of SCFA which can lower inflammation
in your colon and also directly feed your colon cells to make them healthy.
5. Watercress (Gluconasturtiin) Certain genes such as (p53) play a
role in controlling how your cells divide and die and regenerate inside the body,
including the colon, and also help to prevent the cells from turning into cancer.
However, these genes can sometimes mutate because you have been eating too many junk
foods, are under a lot of stress or have been exposed to too much UV (sunlight.)
This can significantly raise the risk of polyps becoming cancerous.
Watercress contains natural phytonutrient (gluconasturtiin), which helps protect this
gene which in turn protects your cells from turning into cancer,
or multiplying too quickly and forming polyps.
6. Herbs and Spices (Phytonutrients)
It's also recommend to start eating a mixture of herbs and spices that
have proven anti-cancer properties, and those which prevent the formation of colon polyps.
Turmeric for example contains curcumin,
an ingredient which inhibits a growth factor that triggers polyps (EGFR Mutation).
You can also eat ginger, basil, parsley, and oregano to enjoy similar benefits.
7. Kefir (Probiotics) Kefir is similar to yoghurt,
except it is much easier to digest and is made from fermented cows, goats or sheep's milk.
This is one of the richest probiotic foods in the world, which helps to
quickly boost the friendly bacteria and friendly yeasts that live in your gut,
in order to protect the cells from mutant genes.
Try eating a serving of kefir with some fresh berries a few times a week for a delicious and
healthy treat that has been shown to help protect your DNA from oxidative damage.
8. Kimchi (Probiotics & Vit C) Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from
fermented radish, chili, ginger, onions, cabbage, and is one of the healthiest foods in the world.
The vegetables are simply brined in salt to kill any bad bacteria and then are crushed
in a jar and covered for a few days until they have fermented to form probiotics.
The friendly microbes (probiotics) eat any sugar in the vegetables and break down their
cell structure so that the existing nutrients are more bioavailable and easy for you to absorb.
Each of the ingredients all has amazing properties for supporting gut health,
and this is also loaded with Vitamin C which supports the mucous membranes in your colon,
and therefore helps to protect against polyps and cancer.
Kimchi is also one of the best foods to help your liver detoxify harmful,
cancer causing substances from your body like alcohol, pesticides, heavy metals etc…
9. Grass Fed Beef (CLA & CoQ10)
If you want to take care of your gut, it's important to eat higher quality
meats that have been grass fed rather than grain fed.
Grass fed beef is a very rich source of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) which has
been shown to reduce damage to the mucous layer in the colon and also support the
immune system to prevent cancer and tumours from forming in your gut.
It is also rich in easily absorbable heme-iron which
helps prevent inflammatory bowel disease and anaemia.
It's also a great source of CoQ10, an antioxidant used by every cell in
your body which can also protect against certain types of cancer.
Now that you’ve learned all about which foods to eat,
let's explore 5 lifestyle tips you can follow to prevent colon polyps and bowel cancer.
Other Ways To Prevent Polyps & Bowel Cancer 1. Cut back on grains, flour, sugar and
grain based foods like bread, cereals, wheat, barley, popcorn, pastries, crackers, biscuits
etc.. Grains are loaded with gluten which causes damage to the cells in
your bowel/intestine. They also contain phytates which block you from absorbing certain minerals.
2. Replace these inflammatory grains with anti-inflammatory types of vegetable fiber,
by eating a broad spectrum of healthy plant foods like cabbage, cucumber, artichoke, okra,
olives, pickles, broccoli, brussels sprouts, arugula, radish, mustard greens and beets.
3. Feed your colon cells using the foods that I've talked about in this video, especially kefir,
sauerkraut and kimchi. The probiotics will help to protect and heal the lining of your bowel and help
trigger programmed cell death (apoptosis) to prevent cells from becoming cancerous.
4. Try to eat all of your food for the day in a 6 hour window,
such as between the hours of 12-6pm. Drinking only water outside these hours. You can still
eat the same amount of calories, just do this in your chosen eating window.
Fasting for 18 hours helps your gut clean out any undigested food,
and it also allows your friendly microbes to thrive and become more diverse.
5. Stay active and expose your skin to the sunshine for 45 minutes a day
to boost your Vitamin D levels. This will help to modulate your
immune system to prevent the development of cancerous cells.
Top 8 PROBIOTIC FOODS In The World.
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and as always I wish you great health, wealth and happiness.