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Do Cruciferous Veggies Impair Thyroid Function?
Cruciferous vegetables are known to be protective against thyroid cancer, as well as against breast, prostate, colorectal, bladder, and lung cancer. This beneficial effect of cruciferous vegetables is due to compounds called glucosinolates which the...
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The effect of fruit and vegetable intake on risk for coronary heart disease.
of developing coronary heart disease is low in individuals who frequently consumed generous portions of fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables and vitamin C-containing fruits and vegetables. This study examined how regular intake of...
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Intake of fruit, vegetables, and fruit juices and risk of diabetes in women.
High consumption of whole fruits and green leafy vegetables may lower diabetes risk in women. This study investigated the correlation between the consumption of whole fruits, vegetables, and fruit juices and diabetes risk in females. Using...
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Allium vegetable intakes and the incidence of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes in adults: a longitudinal follow-up study.
Adequate intake of allium vegetables may help guard against the development of hypertension, cardiovascular, and chronic kidney diseases. This study investigated the association between the consumption of allium vegetables and the likelihood of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/allium-vegetables/allium-vegetable-intakes-and-the-incidence-of-cardiovascular-disease-hypertension-chronic-kidney-disease-and-type-2-diabetes-in-adults-a-longitudinal-follow-up-study -
Fruits and Vegetables Lower Chronic Disease Risk
The US National Center for Health Statistics defined chronic disease, also known as non-communicable disease, as any disease that lasts for 3 months or longer. They comprise a cluster of diseases that include diabetes, cancer, stroke, respiratory...
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Allium vegetables and reduced risk of stomach cancer.
Regular consumption of allium vegetables, such as onions and garlic, may confer significant protection against stomach cancer. This study assessed the dietary intake of allium vegetables, such as onions and garlic, in relation to the prevention of...
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Fruits and vegetables consumption and risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
Adequate intake of diets high in both fruits and vegetables may help guard against the development of non-Hodgkin lymphoma This research work was carried out to determine the role of high dietary intake of fruits and vegetables in the prevention of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/fruits-and-vegetables-consumption-and-risk-of-non-hodgkin-s-lymphoma-a-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Fruits and vegetables and endometrial cancer risk: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
Low endometrial cancer risk is associated with women who frequently consumed large servings of fruits and vegetables. This study evaluated the association between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and the incidence of endometrial cancer....
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What Does a Plant-Based Dinner Plate Look Like?
"I have really been thinking about . . . how best to describe the principles of a healthy diet , and I think, plant-centered, minimally processed, calorie dilute, low SOS [salt, oil, sugar] & variety, really sums it all up," says Jeff Novick, MS, RD....
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9 Ways to Enhanced School Performance
our children are performing up to their potential. Making sure they eat a nutrient-rich diet packed full of fruits and vegetables is one way to improve our children's IQ scores as well as improve their attention spans. A study published...
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Which Vegetables Reduce My Risk of Cancer?
Do you have a history of cancer in your family? If so, you're most likely to be diagnosed with cancer as well, right? That's what scientists once believed, but exciting new research shows that the food choices we make on a daily basis have the ability...
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Fruit and vegetable intake and incidence of bladder cancer in a male prospective cohort.
Cruciferous vegetables may significantly reduce the chances of developing bladder cancer in males although other types of fruits and vegetables appeared to have an insignificant effect. This research work was carried out to determine the correlation...
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Prospective study of fruit and vegetable intake and risk of prostate cancer.
High dietary ingestion of cruciferous vegetables may help to confer men with significant protection against prostate cancer. This research work was carried out to determine whether increased intake of fruits and vegetables can decrease the likelihood...
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Consumption of fruits and vegetables and risk of renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables may help to fend off renal (kidney) cancer. This study assessed whether the consumption of fruits and vegetables can decrease the risk of renal (kidney) cancer. Researchers used data from 19 studies to study...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/consumption-of-fruits-and-vegetables-and-risk-of-renal-cell-carcinoma-a-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Vegetables, fruit and risk of non-gallstone-related acute pancreatitis: a population-based prospective cohort study.
The probability of developing non-gallstone-related acute pancreatitis is low among high consumers of fruits and vegetables. This study evaluated how increased intake of fruits and vegetables affect an individual's chances of developing...
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Increased consumption of fruit and vegetables for the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Habitual consumption of fruits and vegetables may help to fend off cardiovascular diseases. This study evaluated the intake of fruits and vegetables in relation to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases using a meta-analytic approach. Ten...
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Prospective study of total and various types of vegetables and the risk of metabolic syndrome among children and adolescents
Diets that promote the intake of vegetables may curb the development of metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents. The objective of this study was to determine the risk of metabolic syndrome based on the rate of consumption of vegetables among...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/prospective-study-of-total-and-various-types-of-vegetables-and-the-risk-of-metabolic-syndrome-among-children-and-adolescents -
Reduce Stroke Risk With Fruits and Vegetables
Every four minutes, someone dies of stroke. Isn't that sad? Stroke, also called brain attack, is one of the major causes of long-term disability and death worldwide. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that stroke is the fifth...
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Increased Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables Is Related to a Reduced Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Meta-Analysis
A decline in cognitive impairment and dementia risk is associated with frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables. This study was carried out to determine the effect of high dietary ingestion of fruits and vegetables on cognitive function and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/mental-health/increased-consumption-of-fruit-and-vegetables-is-related-to-a-reduced-risk-of-cognitive-impairment-and-dementia-meta-analysis -
Consumption of Raw Cruciferous Vegetables Is Inversely Associated With Bladder Cancer Risk
Individuals who want to reduce their risk of bladder cancer should eat generous portions raw cruciferous vegetables regularly. This study evaluated the role frequent consumption of raw cruciferous vegetables play in the prevention of bladder cancer....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/cruciferous-vegetables/consumption-of-raw-cruciferous-vegetables-is-inversely-associated-with-bladder-cancer-risk
