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Adequate intake of fruits and vegetables may cut down the risk of chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular ailments. This study investigated the effect of the consumption of fruits and vegetables on chronic disease risk. Researchers tracked the dietary records of 109,636 subjects with no previous history of chronic disease recruited from the Nurse’s Health Study and...

Habitual consumers of diets high in sodium, sugary beverages, and processed meats and low in fruits, vegetables, and nuts are more likely to suffer and die from stroke, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Regular consumption of fruits and vegetables may significantly cut down the likelihood of developing glioma. This research work was carried out to determine the relationship between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and the risk of glioma by meta-analysis. Thirty-two studies that examined 9,556 cases of glioma were included in this meta-analysis. Researchers observed that...

Women who frequently consume citrus fruits are less prone to develop breast cancer.

Consistent consumption of citrus fruits may help reduce bladder cancer development risk.

High intake of citrus fruits may exert a protective effect on stomach cancer.

High consumption of citrus fruits may significantly cut down esophageal cancer development risk.

Individuals on diets rich in meat and devoid of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are highly susceptible to colorectal cancer.

Increased intake of fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer among high-risk individuals, such as miners.

Low type 2 diabetes risk is associated with vegetarian diets.

Low type 2 diabetes risk is associated with frequent consumers of diets rich in green leafy vegetables.

Individuals on high fruit-low meat diets are less vulnerable to colorectal cancer compared to those on high-meat diets.