Researchers don't know why yet, but more and more research is tying a meat-and-dairy based diet to increased incidences of cancer.
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Cancer is often a life-style and old-age disease. Moving toward a predominantly or totally plant-based diet will
reduce the risk of many forms of cancer as will reducing exposure to
pesticides or other chemicals, and breathing clean air.
Cancer A plant-based diet helps prevent cancer. Many studies show that people who eat a predominantly plant-based diet have a death rate from cancer of one-half to three-quarters of those of the general population. The National Cancer Institute says 35% to 60% of cancer is caused by your diet. Why? Plant-based diets are low in fat and higher in fiber than animal-based diets. Other factors contribute. For example, at least one study has show that the natural sugars in dairy products may raise the risk for ovarian cancer in some women. Breast cancer rates are much lower in countries that consume a plant-based diet. When these same people adopt the Western, meat-based diet, their rates of breast cancer soar. Colon cancer is also higher in people who eat an animal-based diet. No dietary factor is more closely associated with colon cancer than meat consumption. |
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