India, Sept. 10 -- Colon cancer rates have been steadily rising worldwide, as per American Cancer Society, raising concerns about lifestyle and dietary habits that may be fueling the trend. While the risk factors are many, experts point out that prevention can often begin on your plate. Simple, nutrient-rich foods can play a powerful role in protecting the gut, reducing precancerous growths and lowering overall risk.

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based NHS surgeon and health content creator, has shared four daily dietary components that may help reduce the risk of colon cancer. He mentions foods that are rich in probiotics, prebiotics, calcium, fibres, and polyphenols, that protect the colon against precancerous polyp formations and DNA damage. H...