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The Western diet, which is high in ultra-processed foods, is a major cause of chronic inflammation. Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images This article originally appeared on Healthline
Intestinal metaplasia is the transformation of epithelium (usually of the stomach or the esophagus) into a type of epithelium resembling that found in the intestine. In the esophagus, this is called Barrett's esophagus .
Dietary fiber is the indigestible part of food made from plants. Residue includes not only fiber but also other materials found in the colon after digestion. When this distinction is made, a low-fiber diet simply reduces fiber intake by eliminating or limiting high-fiber foods such as raw fruits and vegetables.
Advertisement suggesting that a healthy diet helps prevent cancer. Many dietary recommendations have been proposed to reduce the risk of cancer, few have significant supporting scientific evidence. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Obesity and drinking alcohol have been correlated with the incidence and progression of some cancers. [ 1 ]
Diet may play a significant role in developing early onset colon cancer, studies have found. Here are some foods to avoid to reduce your colon cancer risk, what foods to eat instead, and other ...
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, and dairy may help lower the risk of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal cancer, recent research suggests.
A low-FODMAP diet consists of the global restriction of all fermentable carbohydrates (FODMAPs), [7] and is recommended only for a short time. A low-FODMAP diet is recommended for managing patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and can reduce digestive symptoms of IBS, including bloating [ 28 ] and flatulence.
A bland diet allows the digestive tract to heal before introducing foods that are more difficult to digest. A bland diet is designed primarily to help patients recover from gastrointestinal conditions or other medical circumstances in which improved digestion would be essential. [2] It is not especially effective as a long-term weight loss diet ...