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Dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins and risk of Parkinson's disease: a case-control study in Japan.
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables high in β-carotene and vitamin E may hinder the development of Parkinson's disease. This study was carried out to determine the role high intake of foods rich in antioxidant vitamins play in the prevention of...
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Fruit and vegetable intake and bones: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Fondness for fruits and vegetables may help strengthen the bones and cut down the likelihood of fractures in men and women. This meta-analysis looked at the effect of dietary choices on bone health in a study population comprising of 225,062 men and...
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Healthy dietary patterns, foods, and risk of glioma: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Regular ingestion of fruits and vegetables may help curtail the development of glioma. This meta-analysis was carried out to confirm the protective effect of healthy diets against glioma. Researchers utilized nutritional and health data obtained from...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/healthy-dietary-patterns-foods-and-risk-of-glioma-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Patterns of Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Adults With and Without Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States
Seldom and non-consumers of fruits and vegetables may be liable to come down with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study assessed the likelihood of receiving a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among US men and women based on their fruit and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/patterns-of-fruit-and-vegetable-intake-in-adults-with-and-without-chronic-kidney-disease-in-the-united-states -
Raw Food Nutrient Absorption
American Diet (SAD) is deficient in whole plant foods. I encourage my patients to greatly increase their consumption of vegetables and fruits many of which are delicious without being cooked. Some patients believe that they NEED to eat only raw foods in...
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Dietary risk factors for colorectal cancer in Brazil: a case-control study.
Individuals on diets rich in meat and devoid of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are highly susceptible to colorectal cancer. This study investigated the role of diets in the development and prevention of colorectal cancer. Using validated food...
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Effect of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on Human Health: An Update of the Literature
Adequate intake of fruits and vegetables may help guard against the development of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular ailments. This study assessed the health benefits of consuming a high fruit and vegetable diet. Researchers analyzed data from...
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Intake of fiber and fiber-rich plant foods is associated with a lower risk of renal cell carcinoma in a large US cohort.
Generous intake of high-fiber diets rich in legumes, whole grains, and cruciferous vegetables may protect individuals against kidney cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between consistent consumption of high-fiber diets...
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Health effects associated with vegetable consumption: a Burden of Proof study
Filling our plates with vegetables may brighten our odds of preventing several chronic diseases, including stroke, esophageal cancer, ischemic heart disease, and type 2 diabetes risk. This study was conducted to confirm the protective effects of high...
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Association of fruit and vegetable intake with predicted 10-year cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Imbibing the habit of consuming generous amounts of fruits and vegetables may shield patients with hypertension from suffering from cardiovascular disease. This study explored the connection between adherence to a high fruit and vegetable diet and the...
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Has Eating a Low-Fat, High-Carb Diet Failed us?
Low-carb, high-protein diets have become extremely popular and are especially appealing to dieters, since they offer a quick (yet temporary) reduction in weight. Advocates of low-carb diets speculate that 30-40 years of governmental low-fat, high-carb...
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Optimal diets for prevention of coronary heart disease.
High intakes of fruits, nuts, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, and omega-3-fatty acids are associated with decreased coronary heart disease risk. This study investigated the correlation between diets and coronary heart disease (CHD)...
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Fruit and vegetable consumption and cognitive decline in aging women.
High dietary intake of vegetables may help slow down the rate of cognitive decline in older women. This study investigated fruit and vegetable intake in relation to cognitive function in aging women. A team of researchers from Harvard Medical School...
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Inverse Association Between Fruit and Vegetable Intake and BMI Even After Controlling for Demographic, Socioeconomic and Lifestyle Factors
Daily consumption of more than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables may help an individual to maintain a healthy weight. This study evaluated the impact of high fruit and vegetable diets on body mass index (BMI). More than 400,000 US men and women...
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10 Ways to Minimize Developing Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women and the second leading cause of death. It's estimated that 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Although there are many factors which contribute to cancer, Dr. Joel...
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Fruit and vegetable intake and head and neck cancer risk in a large United States prospective cohort study.
in the risk of oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal cancer is associated with increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetables. This study explored the relationship between the frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables and the incidence of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-head-and-neck-cancer-risk-in-a-large-united-states-prospective-cohort-study -
Cruciferous vegetable consumption and pancreatic cancer: A case-control study
Generous consumption of cruciferous vegetables may help an individual to beat down pancreatic cancer risk. This study clarified the connection between cruciferous vegetable intake and the likelihood of acquiring pancreatic cancer. Researchers analyzed...
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Association Between Dietary Factors and Mortality From Heart Disease, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes in the United States
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. This study was carried out to determine the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/association-between-dietary-factors-and-mortality-from-heart-disease-stroke-and-type-2-diabetes-in-the-united-states -
Plant foods and risk of laryngeal cancer: A case-control study in Uruguay.
Habitual consumption of generous portions of plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and legumes, may help to halt the onset of laryngeal cancer. This study evaluated the impact of high dietary intake of plant foods on laryngeal cancer risk....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-food-plant-based/plant-foods-and-risk-of-laryngeal-cancer-a-case-control-study-in-uruguay -
Fruit and vegetable intake and mortality from cardiovascular disease in Japan: a 24-year follow-up of the NIPPON DATA80 Study
Consuming lots of fruits and vegetables may drive down death rates from cardiovascular disease. This study clarified the correlation between strict adherence to a high fruit and vegetable diet and cardiovascular mortality risk. Researchers followed...
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