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Adequate intake of soy foods may have a positive effect on plasma concentrations of homocysteine in premenopausal women.
Following a vegetarian dietary pattern may reduce a woman's susceptibility to breast cancer.
Increased dietary exposure to carotenoids, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and β-carotene, may have a positive effect on bone health in both men and women.
Low incidence of breast cancer is associated with regions where high amounts of soy foods are consumed.
High dietary ingestion of isoflavones may significantly reduce breast cancer risk.
Generous intake of fruits and vegetables may help protect individuals against lung cancer
Regular intake of citrus fruits may confer individuals with a lower risk of stomach cancer.
A high-fiber diet may reduce an individual's risk of developing and dying from stroke, heart disease, and cardiovascular disorders.
Consistent consumption of soy isoflavones is associated with a decline in plasma concentrations of C-reactive protein in postmenopausal women.
A diet high in β-cryptoxanthin may help ward off metabolic syndrome, liver dysfunction, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, low bone mass, and atherosclerosis.
Alcohol consumption may increase the odds of dying from breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
