Blog RSS FeedA study just presented at the American Association for Cancer Research, Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference in Houston has shown that diets rich in omega 3 fatty acids can lower the risk of colon cancer. Ostrich and lamb are excellent sources of Omega 3 also walnuts, flaxseed and oily fish such as salmon, trout, sardines and mackerel.
The study participants diets were analysed to assess the intake of omega 3 fatty acids over the last year and it was found that in people who ate more omega 3 they had a reduced occurance of distal bowel cancers.
So when making good health choices choose omega free rich lean cuts of meat to lower your risk of colon cancer, as well as protecting your heart and keeping your cholesterol in check.
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