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High-Fiber Diet Cuts Cancer Risk, Study Finds

6/3/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reveals that embracing a high-fiber, plant-based diet can dramatically lower cancer risk, especially for multiple myeloma. Over 12 weeks, participants boosted their fiber intake from 20% to an impressive 91%, resulting in weight loss and enhanced health. Alarmingly, most Americans currently consume just 16 grams of fiber daily, well below the recommended amount.

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A groundbreaking study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reveals that embracing a high-fiber, plant-based diet can dramatically lower cancer risk, especially for multiple myeloma. Over 12 weeks, participants boosted their fiber intake from 20% to an impressive 91%, resulting in weight loss and enhanced health. Alarmingly, most Americans currently consume just 16 grams of fiber daily, well below the recommended amount.