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vegetarian food lower risk of cancer: Is the food in your plate determining your age? In the debate of ‘veg vs non-veg’ that has been going on for years, science has now given a verdict which is difficult to ignore. A new and comprehensive research has confirmed that people who eat vegetarian food have much less risk of fatal diseases like cancer as compared to those who eat non-vegetarian food.
In this research conducted by Oxford University and many other institutions, the eating habits of thousands of people were analyzed. The results have made it clear that people who depend on fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains have less growth of cancer causing factors in their bodies. At the same time, excessive consumption of red meat and processed meat creates conditions within the body that can be helpful in the development of tumors. Know in detail in this report what is there in vegetarianism that acts as a ‘protective shield’ against cancer.
Scientists from Oxford University conducted a research on the relationship between eating habits and cancer. The results of this research have been published in the British Journal of Cancer. Research has shown that vegetarian eaters may have less risk of some types of cancer compared to non-vegetarian eaters.
In this research, scientists analyzed data collected from more than 18 lakh people in countries like India, England, America and Taiwan for about 16 years. This included both meat eaters and vegetarians. During the research, their weight, height (BMI), lifestyle, exercise and other health-related habits were also taken into consideration.
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People who eat a vegetarian diet have been found to have a significantly reduced risk of developing certain types of cancer. According to statistics, vegetarian people had 31 percent less risk of blood cancer compared to non-vegetarian eaters. They were found to have 28 percent less risk of kidney cancer and 21 percent less risk of pancreas cancer. According to research, the risk of prostate cancer was also 12 percent less in vegetarian people.
The risk of breast cancer in women has been found to be reduced by about 9 percent. Scientists say that eating vegetarian food improves the body’s metabolism and also increases the efficiency of internal organs, however, an interesting thing has come to light in the case of large intestine cancer.
It is generally believed that eating too much meat increases the risk of colon cancer. But this research has revealed that the risk is almost equal for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Some reports say that the risk may be slightly higher among vegetarian eaters, but scientists say that the number of people involved in the research was small, so it is important to understand it better.
Leading scientist Aurora Perez Carnaco said that vegetarian food is good for health, but it is also important to see whether the body is getting all the necessary nutrients or not. In some cases, if the essential vitamins or minerals are not available in sufficient quantity from the food, then supplements can be taken with the advice of the doctor. Overall, a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of serious diseases like cancer to some extent. It has been said in this research that if there is a balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates in vegetarian food, then it is the best food.
