New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Colon cancer has become one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal cancers, with an increasing number of instances occurring in younger people. This has prompted medical professionals to take a closer look at the daily behaviours that affect colon health. Doctors believe that a balanced diet can prevent something as serious as colon cancer.

In a recent post on Instagram, gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi has prescribed 10 foods that lower the risks of colon cancer.

These legumes are rich in resistant starch and dietary fibre, which accelerates the passage of waste through the colon and nourishes good microorganisms. Resistant starch is broken down by gut microorganisms into short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, ...