Some strange news today.
According to a results of an European study, those who consumed fruits and vegetables had their risk of contracting colon cancer reduced, but smokers who did so seemed to experience the reverse effect!
The researched was done by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). Part of its report stated that those who consume 600g or more vegetables or fruit a day could have a 20 to 25 percent decreased change of developing colon cancer than people who eat 220g or less.
As for those who smoked, the report said that their chances of getting colon cancer increased with fruit and vegetable consumption.
Although it isn't my place to question research results, let me say however that it seems like the research only used data from surveys, which means that the results are not based on hard fact.
Even so, these results should not discourage smokers from eating fruits and vegetables but instead encourage them to stop smoking!
References:
http://www.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20090416-135596.html
According to a results of an European study, those who consumed fruits and vegetables had their risk of contracting colon cancer reduced, but smokers who did so seemed to experience the reverse effect!
The researched was done by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). Part of its report stated that those who consume 600g or more vegetables or fruit a day could have a 20 to 25 percent decreased change of developing colon cancer than people who eat 220g or less.
As for those who smoked, the report said that their chances of getting colon cancer increased with fruit and vegetable consumption.
Although it isn't my place to question research results, let me say however that it seems like the research only used data from surveys, which means that the results are not based on hard fact.
Even so, these results should not discourage smokers from eating fruits and vegetables but instead encourage them to stop smoking!
References:
http://www.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20090416-135596.html
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