The latest CDC statistics on Cardiovascular disease are rather grim; With an alarming number of approximately 659,000 people dying each year in the US alone, CVD is not to be taken lightly. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death not only in the US, but also worldwide. Previous studies have shown that eating more seafood was associated with a reduction in all causes and CVD-related mortality. Seafood is known to contain the following: heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fats Iron Iodine (during pregnancy) Choline Based on information published by the FDA, Choline, for example, supports the development of the baby’s spinal cord. The iron and zinc found in fish help to support children’s immune systems. Protein, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium are also other sources of nutrients derived from fish. Nonetheless, many people choose to limit their seafood consumption because of fear of mercury exposure from seafood. Most Common Way People Are Exposed to M
It's a fact that diseases or illnesses of the large intestine such as colon cancer and diverticula can be caused by a diet low in fiber. For this reason, we shouldn't be consuming foods just to satisfy our hunger but also to prevent the risk of both illnesses. If you have the tendency to eat a lot of processed or refined foods, for example, you should be aware that when foods are processed or refined, almost all of the natural fibers are removed. However, one dietary approach that we can take to reduce the risk of diverticula and colon cancer is to incorporate sufficient dietary fiber in our daily diets.
What is Dietary Fiber
Fiber is a form of complex carbohydrate. A high-fiber diet gives a person a feeling of fullness without added calories. Food rich in fiber includes starchy vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grain bread, and cereals; because dietary fiber cannot be broken down by human digestive enzymes. Instead, it passes down the intestinal tract and adds bulk to the stool, which helps us to move our bowels. During the digestive process, it binds water to help produce softer, bulkier stools and aids in a more rapid movement of waste materials through the intestines. Thus, it plays a unique role in the digestive system. Therefore, it's quite normal for individuals who frequently consume a diet rich in fiber to experience easy bowel movements.
Diverticula
If a person's diet is low in fiber, during digestion, there won't be enough fiber to bind water. As a result, the stools will be hard. The formation of hard stools can create extra squeezing work for the large intestine. Over time, this excessive amount of squeezing can weaken the walls of the large intestine, leading to diverticula. Most typically, this occurs in the descending colon (which lies on the left side of the body). Diverticula can sometimes lead to lower GI bleeding and/or pain, classically in the left lower quadrant(diverticulosis). Diverticula can also become inflamed (diverticulitis)
The bladder is located next to the descending colon. Therefore, in severe diverticulosis, the diverticula can rapture and adhere to it, even creating a communication between the bladder and the diverticula. In addition, this colovesical fistula can cause pneumaturia (air in the urine) and fecaluria ( feces in the urine).
Colon Cancer
Studies show that cancer of the large bowel (colon cancer) is prevalent in economically developed countries such as the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. On the contrary, colon cancer is relatively rare in less developed areas of Africa, where the diet is usually lower in fat and animal protein and consists of high-fiber, unprocessed plant foods.
Although the recommended amount of fiber intake is about 25 to 30 grams per day. Most people in the United States eat only 10 to 12 grams of fiber daily. It's believed that simply increasing your daily intake of fiber, or in other words, eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and cereals daily, can significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer, diverticulitis, and even breast cancer.
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