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Vegetable-based dietary pattern and liver cancer risk: results from the Shanghai women's and men's health studies.
The research team discovered that individuals on vegetarian diets rich in legumes, lettuce, celery, mushroom, and allium vegetables had low chances of developing liver cancer. In contrast, high intake of meat and fruits was found to have no significant...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/liver-cancer/vegetable-based-dietary-pattern-and-liver-cancer-risk-results-from-the-shanghai-women-s-and-men-s-health-studies -
RE: Why do plant-based doctors advise those trying to lose weight to avoid healthy fats such as nuts and avocado?
Spinach is 14.3% calories from fat and contains 4% daily value of omega 3's Fruit contains fat as well, albeit less than vegetables, but it does contain a small percentage of essential fatty acids, generally around 1-2% per fruit. As you can see it is...
https://www.drcarney.com/discussions/1361-why-do-plantbased-doctors-advised-those-trying-to-lose-weight-to-avoid-healthy-fats-such-as-nuts-and-avocado#reply-1404 -
Could Erectile Dysfunction Save Your Life?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S ., (killing one out of every three persons ), so it's no surprise that men in the U.S. have the highest percentage of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), since ED is indeed a cardiovascular...
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Dietary fiber intake and risks of cancers of the colon and rectum in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).
of developing cancers of both the colon and rectum. According to this study, high consumption of fibers from fruits and vegetables was found to decrease colon cancer risk but have no significant effect on rectal cancer risk. The results of this study...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/body-parts/rectum/dietary-fiber-intake-and-risks-of-cancers-of-the-colon-and-rectum-in-the-european-prospective-investigation-into-cancer-and-nutrition-epic -
Dietary fiber and fiber fraction intakes and colorectal cancer risk in Chinese adults.
cancer incidence. Researchers discovered that frequent consumption of generous portions of foods rich in fiber, including vegetables and fruits, diminished the risk of getting colorectal cancer. The data from this study suggest that eating large amounts...
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Cardiovascular disease mortality and cancer incidence in vegetarians: a meta-analysis and systematic review.
Habitual intake of vegetarian diets may be tied to lower risk of cancer and mortality from cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to review previously published studies that examined the relationship between compliance with...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/cardiovascular-disease-mortality-and-cancer-incidence-in-vegetarians-a-meta-analysis-and-systematic-review -
How to Saute and Bake Without Using Oil
Refined vegetable oils are a highly-refined, high-fat and calorie-concentrated food which contributes to weight gain and the progression of disease . Because of this, our whole-food, plant-based diet experts recommend that we avoid them. Visit our...
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Happy Vegan Couple: Mac n Cheese Cooking Video
We have a great plant-based version of mac n cheese to share with you. We have adapted this recipe from one in the terrific book, "The Cheese Trap" by Dr. Neal Barnard, Director of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. This version is chock...
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Breast Cancer "Prevention" Month
Pink ribbons are everywhere, reminding us that October is Breast Cancer "Awareness" Month. Yet Dr. Joel Fuhrman wonders why we don't call it Breast Cancer "Prevention" Month instead. All women are concerned about avoiding breast cancer, but few are...
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Part II: Do Plant-Based Diets Need Supplementing?
Fear of weak bones is what drives concerns about calcium intake. But calcium alone doesn't build strong bones. Exercise, Vitamin D, and a variety of vitamins and minerals from whole plant foods all strengthen our skeletal system. As the muscles work...
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Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Steel 8-Quart Dutch Oven with Cover
This pot is used on an almost daily basis in the Carney household to slow bake squash, yams, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, carrots, etc... Place a little water in the pan and then fill it up. Bake at 300 degrees for three hours. Our oven timer...
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Is Oil Really a Processed Food?
Oil can be a controversial subject among plant-based diet advocates. There are many who believe that omitting meat, eggs, milk, and other animal products like cheese and yogurt is enough of a dietary change to improve our health. I wholeheartedly agree...
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Can Eating Beans Promote Longevity?
"The cornerstone of every longevity diet in the world was the humble bean," concludes Dan Buettner in a 2015 Wall Street Journal article. Beuttner is a National Geographic Fellow and author of THE BLUE ZONES SOLUTION: Eating and Living Like the World’s...
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Do You Have the 4 Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors?
Researchers looked at the effect of four healthy lifestyle characteristics on 13 cardiovascular biomarkers including blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting insulin. They found that the more of the healthy lifestyle characteristics a...
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Elana Slashes Diabetes Risk and Gets Fit
I was interested in finding a plant-based doctor, and had heard about Dr. Linda Carney through some people that I had met, including Engine 2 Diet's Rip Esselstyn. I knew she would really understand what I was trying to do, wouldn't try to talk me out...
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Fiber-Rich Foods Reduce High Blood Pressure
Fiber comes only from plant-based foods, as animal products have no fiber. Eating a diet high in fiber may help reduce high blood pressure in hypertensive patients, according to a study that appeared in the Journal of Hypertension in 2005. By analyzing...
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Childhood Diet Linked to Asthma
Over 8 percent of children are affected by asthma which involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways . I used to be one of them. As a child I suffered from recurrent asthma that occasionally had me going to the hospital. I was sure it was just...
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Why John McDougall MD Recommends Salt Sugar Fat
Yes, you read the title right! Dr. John McDougall recommends salt, sugar and fat! But before you run to the nearest store to load up on the double chocolate cream pies, please continue reading! This, of course, will be the only time you will see Dr....
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Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk for Cancer
The following information was taken from the article 9 Cancers That are Increased by Drinking Alcohol written by Dustin Rudolph PharmD, or better known as The Plant-Based Pharmacist and author of The Empty Medicine Cabinet . Cancer is the second...
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Endocrine Disrupting Hormones Found in Food
As a doctor who specializes in nutritional medicine, I stay up-to-date on the most current scientific literature regarding how our food choices impact our health and wellbeing. For this reason, I'd like to share with you the findings of several medical...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/science-inspired/endocrine-disrupting-hormones-found-in-food
