Dr. Neelendu Dey eats mainly plant-based whole foods, abundant fiber, and minimal junk while enjoying diverse dishes like Pad See Ew, tacos, and ramen. Looking after the gut microbiome lowers colon cancer risk by promoting microbial diversity. Eating vegetables, nuts, beans, and resistant starches such as oats supports beneficial fatty acids and microbial diversity. Ultra-processed foods and processed red meats are linked to reduced diversity and higher colon cancer risk. He drinks alcohol in moderation because it can damage the colon lining. Regular physical activity through soccer, pickleball, jogging, or climbing supports gut health and may protect against colon cancer.
By looking after his gut microbiome, the trillions of microbes that live in the colon lining and impact overall health, he's also lowering his risk of colon cancer, which is rising in people under 50. Research has linked eating plant foods such as vegetables, nuts, and beans to a diverse microbiome, which is an indicator of good gut health, and a lower colon cancer risk. While ultra-processed foods, including processed red meats such as hot dogs and salami, have been linked to less diversity and a higher risk.
As well as the quantity of plants he's eating, Dey thinks about how varied his diet is, which has been linked to greater microbial diversity in the gut. He also tries to eat resistant starches such as oats, which break down into beneficial fatty acids in the gut, but isn't overly strict with himself. "With the demands of modern life and the wages society sets, there are going to be some things that are beyond our control. And sometimes you just need the calories," he said.
When it comes to alcohol, he drinks in moderation, as it can damage the lining of the colon, which makes it more likely that cancer will develop. He also exercised daily during this period, playing soccer, pickleball, jogging outdoors, or working out at a climbing gym. Staying active is also thought to promote a healthy gut microbiome and protect against colon cancer.
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