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Epidemiology of soy exposures and breast cancer risk.

High consumers of isoflavone-rich soy foods are less likely to develop breast cancer than rare- or non-consumers.

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Soyfood intake in the prevention of breast cancer risk in women: a meta-analysis of observational epidemiological studies.

High intake of soy foods and isoflavones may protect women against the development of breast cancer.

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Folate intake and colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Decreased colorectal cancer risk is associated with increased dietary intake of folate.

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Folate intake and pancreatic cancer incidence: a prospective study of Swedish women and men.

High consumption of diets rich in folic acid may inhibit the development cancerous cells in the pancreas.

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Dietary intake of carotenoids and retinol and endometrial cancer risk in an Italian case-control study.

Low endometrial cancer incidence is associated with females who are habitual consumers of diets high in dietary carotenoids, such as lutein (zeaxanthin), beta-cryptoxanthin, and beta-carotene.

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Soy isoflavone consumption and colorectal cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

High intake of isoflavone-rich foods, such as soy foods, may cut down colorectal cancer risk.

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Timing of food intake predicts weight loss effectiveness.

Eating early may contribute positively to the success of a weight loss program.

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High caloric intake at breakfast vs. dinner differentially influences weight loss of overweight and obese women.

Regular intake of high-calorie breakfast and low-calorie dinner may promote weight loss and improve the conditions of obese women with metabolic syndrome.

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Interactions of dietary whole grain intake with fasting glucose- and insulin-related genetic loci in individuals of European descent: a meta-analysis of 14 cohort studies.

Genes may influence the plasma insulin-reducing activity of whole grains in persons of European descent.

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Compared with dietary monounsaturated and saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat protects African green monkey from coronary artery atherosclerosis.

High intake of polyunsaturated fat may lower the risk of developing coronary artery atherosclerosis in African green monkeys. This study evaluated the relationship between the consumption of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fat and coronary artery atherosclerosis development. Researchers fed 3 groups of African green monkeys with diets rich in saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Atherosclerosis...

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Acute effects of a high-fat meal with and without red wine on endothelial function in healthy subjects.

Contrary to popular belief, red wine may not have any beneficial effect on endothelial function and cardiovascular health.

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Effect of walnut consumption on blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors: a meta-analysis and systemic review.

High consumption of diets rich in walnut may confer substantial protection against cardiovascular disease and mortality.

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