A new study published in February found that those who ate yogurt more than twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer than those who ate it less frequently.

Mass General Brigham researchers have found that eating yogurt over time can help protect against colon cancer: ‘The connection between diet, the gut microbiome, and risk of colorectal

The researchers found that having at least two servings of yogurt a week was helpful. A serving of yogurt is 6 ounces, so having at least 12 ounces of yogurt on a weekly basis may help lower your colorectal cancer risk. Also of note: "Plain yogurt is better than sweetened yogurt," says Dr. Ugai.