Fruits, vegetables and nuts MOSCOW, Jan 8 Hematologist Shirin Kassam told about the benefits a vegan diet, sometimes called a «January» diet, to protect against cancer. The medic explained that vegan-friendly foods, as well as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and grains, are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber, thereby reducing the risk of inflammation and stress, as well as interfere with the formation of growth hormones. «Therefore (foods. — Ed.) affect the basic mechanisms that generate cancer cells,» — quoted by Kassam Express. In the publication, veganism is called the «January diet» because, according to According to the publication, this month people are more likely to adhere to such a diet. to reduce the risk of developing cancer. In addition, the physician cited data from a study by Oxford scientists, according to which vegans have a 19 percent lower risk of cancer. At the same time, Kassam pointed out that some of the positive effects of switching to a plant-based diet begin to appear almost immediately, others can be felt after a few weeks. It also reduces the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and other diseases.
