Vegan Rainbow Quinoa Tomato Bowl

Suitable for stable colon cancer survivors. High fibre diet is associated with lower risk of colon cancer in many studies.^#

Colourful vegetables (tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, onions) have a range of antioxidants and phytochemicals.

Low fat content including saturated fat, reduce risk of colon cancer recurrence by lowering cholesterol and bile production and promotes maintenance of a healthy weight (normal BMI) for the overweight/obese colon cancer stable survivors.

Easy to digest: soft baked tomatoes, cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables alongside with fluid from tomato flesh makes the stuffed tomatoes easy to digest.

Increased dietary fibre intake:

1. Promotes SCFA production via gut bacteria fermentation, lower colon pH is associated with lower colon cancer risk and reduced formation of carcinogens (in particular by butyrate) by reduced level of pro-carcinogenic enzymes that converts bile acid to secondary bile acids that are carcinogenic
2. Promotes production of good bacteria like lactobacillus
3. Reduced intestinal transit time reduces fecal mutagen/toxin time to interact with colon mucosa

Prevent cancer cell proliferation: Low GI foods -> lower insulin -> lower insulin like growth factor 1 production -> may prevent cancer cell proliferation

#High fibre diet may not be suitable for patients shortly after surgery and for those with acute inflammatory bowel motions.