10 ways to cut your cancer risk

2. Go for the grain - 10 ways to cut your cancer risk
Web exclusive: April 2008
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2. Go for the grain

Opt for two or more servings of wholegrain breads, cereals and pastas and you could slash your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by a whopping 40 percent. In pre-menopausal women, the fibre in wholegrain cereals was shown to cut the risk of developing breast cancer in half.

Research also shows the fibre in whole grains can modestly reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer.

 

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