article_snippet: (CNN)Dropping red meat, and sticking to a plant-based diet that incorporates fish may be the key to preventing colorectal (colon and rectum)
article_snippet: Pescetarians, as they are commonly referred, had a 43% lower chance of getting the cancer compared to people with omnivorous diets.
article_snippet: Within the sample group there was a 27% drop in the risk of contracting colorectal cancer if you switch from fully vegetarian to eating fish.
article_snippet: The authors of another study from last year suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may be the key to such a low risk of cancer in the pescetarian group.
article_snippet: In addition to other dietary factors, fish may provide added protection from fish high content omega-3 fatty acids.
article_snippet: This is consistent with previous research that has found omega-3s have anti-cancer activity and that previous research that has found omega-3s may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer.
article_snippet: While another study from last year is observational and cannot prove a cause/effect relationship, another study from last year is exciting to think that in addition to regular screenings, a diet rich in fish and fiber-rich foods may play an important role in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.
highlights_snippet: A new study shows a 43% lower risk of contracting colorectal cancer with a pesco-vegetarian diet .
  
highlights_snippet: Colorectal cancers are the third most diagnosed cancers in the U.S.
  Plant-based diets may also contribute to greater weight loss and lower blood pressure .