A colorectal dietitian shares 2 foods she eats regularly and 1 she avoids to lower her cancer risk

Business Insider | 19-09-2026 12:22pm |

Sophie Medlin, a consultant colorectal dietitian with 20 years of experience, has adjusted her diet to reduce her risk of colon cancer. She and her husband, a chef, primarily cook meals at home using whole, unprocessed foods, though they occasionally dine out or order takeout. Medlin emphasizes that her diet is not perfect all the time. She has identified certain foods she eats regularly and one she avoids, aiming to make colon cancer risk reduction as easy as possible. Cases of colon cancer in younger people have been rising since the mid-90s, and it is now the deadliest cancer for those under 50, though the cause of the increase remains unknown.

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