Monday Aug 19, 2013 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in European Journal of Epidemiology suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk for developing colorectal cancer.Christina Bamia and colleagues analyzed data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and nutrition study and found high adherence to Mediterranean diet was associated with moderately reduced risk of colorectal cancer.To be exact, those who had highest adherence to Mediterranean diet were found about 10% less likely to develop colorectal cancer than those who had the lowest adherence.These associations were more significant for colon cancer among women.The researchers concluded “These findings suggest that following a Mediterranean diet may have a modest beneficial effect on CRC (colorectal cancer) risk.” (reporting by Jimmy Downs)