The best course of preventive action for any cancer is to eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains – all of which are rich in fiber.
According to the USDA Nutrient List, here are some examples of fiber-rich foods:
Cereals:
- All-Bran®, Kashi®, Wheatena®, Maltex®, Bran Buds®, Bran Chex®, Roman Meal Cream of Rye®, Krusteaz Zoom®, oatmeal, shredded wheat, puffed wheat, raisin bran, Fiber One®, Healthy Valley® Fiber 7, and other bran cereals
Breads and crackers:
- Ry-Krisp®, Triscuits®, Wheat Thins®, graham crackers, corn tortillas, Boston brown bread, dark rye bread, whole wheat bread, multi-grain bread
Vegetables:
- Broccoli, string beans, corn, turnips, lima beans, Brussels sprouts, carrots, Swiss chard, kale, collards, winter squash
Legumes:
- Black beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), kidney beans, lentils, peanuts, pinto beans, split peas, white beans (such as great northern and navy), jicama, soybeans, and other beans
Nuts and seeds:
- Almonds, cashews, chestnuts, filberts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts
Fruits:
- Dried figs, blackberries, prunes, apricots, apples (with skin), pears (with skin), tangerines
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