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Did you ever wonder why in some countries, there are very low cases of colon cancer? And that in a certain place in Japan, many people live up to a hundred years?

Researches found out diet plays a key role in the longevity and quality of life of people. In places where colon cancer is rare, people feed mostly on unrefined starchy foods containing abundant fiber. They prepare their food also with very low fat.

Since meat has very low or no fiber at all, those who are usually meat eaters later have to deal with various ailments later in life, most common of which is colon cancer.