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USDA Endorses Disease Promoting Foods
centered approach to diet. Interestingly, the rationale for reducing starch is to encourage people to eat more colorful vegetables. The reality is that the colorful vegetables are wonderfully high in nutritional density such as vitamins, minerals and...
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Magnesium intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis.
diabetes is associated with high consumption of magnesium-rich foods, such as nuts, beans, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables. This research work was carried out to determine the relationship between the intake of magnesium and type 2 diabetes...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/magnesium-intake-and-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-a-meta-analysis-1 -
Fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of depression: accumulative evidence from an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies.
The odds of avoiding depression may be stacked in favor of high consumers of fruits and vegetables. This research work studied the correlation between fruit and vegetable intake and the odds of suffering depression by means of a meta-analysis....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/mental-health/fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-risk-of-depression-accumulative-evidence-from-an-updated-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-epidemiological-studies -
The relationship between vegetable/fruit consumption and gallbladder/bile duct cancer: A population-based cohort study in Japan
Habitual consumption of fruits and vegetables may help shield an individual from bile duct cancer. This study was carried out to ascertain the protective effect of high fruit and vegetable diet against cancer of the gallbladder and bile duct. A total...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/the-relationship-between-vegetable-fruit-consumption-and-gallbladder-bile-duct-cancer-a-population-based-cohort-study-in-japan -
Relationship between Diet and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Review Article.
High dietary ingestion of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help guard against the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This study evaluated how diets affect the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/liver-disease/relationship-between-diet-and-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-a-review-article -
Greater vegetable variety and amount are associated with lower prevalence of coronary heart disease: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2014.
Frequent consumption of generous portions and different types of vegetables may brighten an individual's chances of evading coronary heart disease. This study looked at the correlation between the frequency, quantity, and variety of vegetable...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/greater-vegetable-variety-and-amount-are-associated-with-lower-prevalence-of-coronary-heart-disease-national-health-and-nutrition-examination-survey-1999-2014 -
Quantity and Variety in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Mortality in Older Chinese: A 15-year Follow-Up of a Prospective Cohort Study
High compliance with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help to extend the lifespan of middle-aged and elderly men and women. This study examined the influence a high fruit and vegetable diet has on total mortality risk. Researchers monitored the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/quantity-and-variety-in-fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-mortality-in-older-chinese-a-15-year-follow-up-of-a-prospective-cohort-study -
What Percentage of Americans Eat Healthy?
Life expectancy in the U.S. is listed as number 27 or 28 of the 34 OECD free-market democracies. In the video below, Dr. Michael Greger explains how the overall patterns of healthy lifestyles have declined in the last 18 years. When U.S. health trends...
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Food consumption and the incidence of type II diabetes mellitus.
Frequent consumption of fruits, green vegetables, berries, poultry, oil, and margarine may reduce type 2 diabetes risk. This study investigated the relationship between diets and type 2 diabetes risk. Researchers analyzed dietary data of 4,304...
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Allium vegetable intake associated with the risk of incident gastric cancer: a continuous follow-up study of a randomized intervention trial
Upping the intake of allium vegetables may improve our chances of fending off stomach (gastric) cancer. This study was carried out to confirm the protective effect of high allium vegetable diets against gastric (stomach) cancer. The study population...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/stomach-cancer/allium-vegetable-intake-associated-with-the-risk-of-incident-gastric-cancer-a-continuous-follow-up-study-of-a-randomized-intervention-trial -
Cruciferous vegetable consumption and the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Low pancreatic cancer risk is associated with frequent consumers of cruciferous vegetables. This study investigated the correlation between cruciferous vegetable intake and pancreatic cancer risk. Researchers reviewed data obtained from 4 cohort...
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Effects of soluble dietary fiber on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary heart disease risk.
Adequate intake of foods packed with soluble fiber, such as vegetables, legumes, and psyllium, may help lower blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and guard against the development of coronary heart disease. High concentration of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/effects-of-soluble-dietary-fiber-on-low-density-lipoprotein-cholesterol-and-coronary-heart-disease-risk -
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...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/dietary-antioxidants/dietary-intake-of-antioxidant-vitamins-and-risk-of-parkinson-s-disease-a-case-control-study-in-japan -
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...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-bones-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
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...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/dietary-risk-factors-for-colorectal-cancer-in-brazil-a-case-control-study -
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...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/intake-of-fiber-and-fiber-rich-plant-foods-is-associated-with-a-lower-risk-of-renal-cell-carcinoma-in-a-large-us-cohort -
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...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/oesophageal-cancer/health-effects-associated-with-vegetable-consumption-a-burden-of-proof-study
