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Whole-grain cereal
Coverage of Whole-grain cereal in the Nexus archive.
- A nutrition scientist shares 1 evidence-backed breakfast swap you can make for a lower cancer risk
Research suggests that limiting ultra-processed foods, such as refined carbs, significantly reduces the risk of obesity-related cancers, including colorectal cancer. The article highlights a specific swap where replacing ultra-processed bread with whole-grain cereal, like oatmeal, was found to reduce colon cancer risk. Nutrition researcher Kenny Mendoza advises paying attention not only to nutrients but also to how heavily processed foods are before eating them.