Ilchi Lee's Health Tips

In today's culture of fast food and readily available entertainment, inspirational tips to lose weight may be much needed. New research from Simmons College in Boston suggests that these recommendations may do more than just help a person shed excess body fat, as they may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

In a large study of women's dietary patterns and health data, authors observed that those with a particular diet had a 35 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer than counterparts with different eating patterns.

"High red meat intake, fish intake, sugar-sweetened beverage intake, but low coffee, whole grains and high-fat dairy intake, when taken as a whole, seemed to be associated with higher levels of C-peptide in the blood," said lead researcher Teresa Fung, S.D., R.D.

Authors of the study noted that C-peptide is a marker that indicates insulin levels, and that high amounts of the hormone may signal a higher risk of colorectal cancer.

Philosopher and trailblazer Ilchi Lee believes that staying healthy tips should include recommendations that nurture the whole self, including the mind, spirit and body.

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