Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, and it’s also one of the most preventable. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, you will learn how and why diet and lifestyle can play such an enormous role in determining whether or not you develop colon cancer. As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month begins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll is joined by Newport Beach, California-based gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi who says we will shed far fewer tears when we stop eating the SAD — Standard American Diet. She also shares why poor diets are leading to an increased number of cases among younger adults. Dr. Sadeghi and Chuck also compare the number small number of cases related to genetics to the overwhelming majority that are driven by diet and lifestyle. One of the keys to lowering the risk of colon cancer is to load up on fiber. So, dietician Lee Crosby joins the show to share her list of high fiber foods that everyone should be eating to help stay healthy! Lee then shares the news that her mom, who lost 100 pounds after adopting a plant-based diet, is now teaching Food For Life classes in the Washington, DC area. Registration is now open! Find a Food For Life class near you.   ** High Fiber Foods ** - Split Peas, cooked (1 cup): 16.3g - Lentils, cooked (1 cup): 15g - Cannellini Beans, cooked (1 cup): 10g - Raspberries (1 cup): 8 g - Blackberries (1 cup): 7.63 g - Sweet potato (1 cup): 6.6 g - Broccoli (1 cup): 5.1 g - Pear (1 whole): 5 g - Apple (1 medium): 4.37 g - Blueberries (1 cup): 3.55 g — — — Dr. Angie Sadeghi IG: @angie.sadeghi Web: https://drangiehealth.com Phone: 949-404-4444 — — — 6 Steps to Fight Colon Cancer Read: http://bit.ly/2Tyq7zP — — — Mama Crosby’s Food For Life Class Register: http://bit.ly/38apQbw — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Lee Crosby Twitter: @Veggie_Quest IG: @leeatveggiequest Web: https://veggie-quest.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!