‘Food Hack’ Reduces Skin Cancer Risk 30% (Easy)!

By Jack Taylor Posted January 18, 2022

The calendar might say January, but it’s important to protect your skin year-round. 

That’s because skin cancer DOESN’T take a break! 

In fact, nearly 9,500 Americans (just like you and me) are diagnosed with skin cancer EVERY SINGLE DAY! 

And it ‘sneaks up’ on so many people because most folks just assume they can only get it in places with sunnier, hotter weather. 

But I can assure you that skin cancer has ZERO boundaries… and it doesn’t take the winter season ‘off.’ 

In fact, even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes California and Florida had fewer cases of skin cancer per 100,000 people than states with cooler climates, like Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. 

But before you cover yourself from head-to-toe, or head to your local pharmacy to shell out a fortune for the ‘latest-and-greatest’ creams or lotions that promise to keep your skin health…  

You may want to take a quick trip to your grocery store! 

That’s because new research has discovered that an easy ‘food hack’ can decrease your risk of skin cancer by as much as 30% — even in the dead of winter! 

According to a new study published in the journal Science, eating a diet high in FIBER can help prevent melanoma – a type of skin cancer – from progressing.  

In fact, the study found that for every 5-gram increase in daily consumption of fiber was associated with a 30% lower risk of cancer progression. 

In other words, even if you’ve been dealt with a skin cancer diagnosis, increasing your fiber intake can help your immune system respond better to treatments – which can put you on the fast track to recovery.  

It’s no secret that eating fiber on a daily basis is good for you, but what’s the connection between fiber and your skin? 

Studies show that people who eat more fiber have a healthier gut microbiome – which can help increase the healthier fatty acid profile in your skin, meaning their skin is more moisturized, hydrated and protected. 

And here’s more good news… 

If you’re struggling to find ways to add fiber to your diet, it doesn’t mean you need to take bland, boring fiber supplements. 

In fact, there are plenty of easy ways to increase your fiber intake without skimping on the taste.   

Your best bet to adding more fiber to your diet is to stick with whole-food sources of carbohydrates like fruits and vegetables. A few strawberries at breakfast, or even a small spinach salad at dinner is a simple way to up your fiber intake without having to give your diet a complete overhaul.