Good news for men at risk for colon cancer! A study published this month (April, 2010) in The Journal of Nutrition found that diets rich in magnesium-containing foods lowers the risk for colon and colorectal cancer in men. To read the abstract, click here.
The study followed over 40,000 men and women for an average of eight years while examining the magnesium consumed from food (in contrast to supplemental magnesium from pills). Men with who consumed the most dietary magnesium had a 35% less likelihood of developing colorectal cancer, and were over 50% less likely to develop colon cancer. (No association was seen between magnesium consumption and cancer in women.)
A list of some of the foods richest in magnesium would be appropriate here. Notice, these foods are also high in fiber and many other nutrients. Oh, and they're yummy too.
artichokes
barley
buckwheat flour (good for pancakes!)
oat bran
whole wheat flour
almonds
brazil nuts
cashews
pine nuts
black beans
navy beans
white beans
pumpkin seeds
soy beans
spinach
tomato paste
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