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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Cognitive Disorders in Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
adults on high fruit and vegetable diet. This study investigated the correlation between frequent ingestion of fruits and vegetables and the occurrence of cognitive disorders among older adults. Data from 16 previously published studies were analyzed...
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Preserved foods associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer.
High ovarian cancer risk is associated with frequent consumption preserved foods, such as preserved meats and vegetables. This study evaluated the association between pre-illness intake of preserved foods, such preserved meats and vegetables, and the...
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Fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of distal gastric cancer in the Shanghai Women's and Men's Health studies.
less likely to occur in the distal region of the stomach in men. This study assessed whether fondness for fruits and vegetables can be beneficial in the prevention of cancers in the distal portion of stomach. Researchers charted the rate of consumption...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-risk-of-distal-gastric-cancer-in-the-shanghai-women-s-and-men-s-health-studies -
Eat Orange to Fight Breast Cancer!
"Orange is the New Pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month" Pink ribbons are everywhere - symbolizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Thousands of products are heavily marketed with the promise that a small portion will be donated to...
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Vegetable and Fruit Intake, Its Patterns, and Cognitive Function: Cross-Sectional Findings among Older Adults in Anhui, China
Greater intake of fruits and vegetables may have a beneficial impact on cognitive function in older men and women. This research work investigated whether habitual ingestion of fruits and vegetables is tied to improved cognitive function in older...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/vegetable-and-fruit-intake-its-patterns-and-cognitive-function-cross-sectional-findings-among-older-adults-in-anhui-china -
A Child Needs a Healthy Diet to Build a Healthy Brain
from birth to over eight years of age. The study found that "Toddlers who ate a nutrient-rich diet full of fruits and vegetables had higher IQ scores when they reached 8 years of age compared to the toddlers who consumed processed foods full of fat and...
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Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cataract: insights from the UK Biobank study
diet may help hinder the development of cataracts. This study investigated whether habitual intake of fruits and vegetables is beneficial for the prevention of cataracts. Using validated food frequency questionnaires, researchers collated and examined...
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Case-control study on beneficial effect of regular consumption of apples on colorectal cancer risk in a population with relatively low intake of fruits and vegetables.
Frequent consumption of apples may help to ward off colorectal cancer. This study examined effect of regular intake of apples on the risk of having colorectal cancer. Researchers assessed the apple consumption rates and colorectal cancer odds ratios...
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Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: How Fruits and Vegetables Changed My Life
BOOK ONLY Companion book to the inspiring film "Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead" by Joe Cross. Joe Cross found himself, at age 40, weighing a whopping 300 plus pounds, and on a daily diet of the steroid Prednisone to manage the painful autoimmune condition...
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Intake of Dietary Fiber, Fruits, and Vegetables and Risk of Diverticulitis
Avid consumption of fiber-containing foods, such as fruits and whole grains may help fend off diverticulitis in women. This study examined how high fiber diet influences the likelihood of diverticulitis occurring in women. Researchers studied the...
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Beans, Greens, Squash and Yams
Many of you are acquainted with our memory-jogging slogan "Beans, Greens, Squash and Yams" which is a definition of Starch-Smart® categories of food staples rather than the mandating of a restricted diet. In fact, the Starch-Smart® System of Dietary...
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The Scoop on Poop
For most people, discussing bowel function can be almost as painful as being constipated! Although it is an embarrassing topic for many, most people are concerned whether or not their bowel habits are normal. If you're curious about this topic, you've...
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Is Weight Watchers Good for Your Health?
"This is the joy for me. I love bread," declares Oprah, her arms open wide to the possibilities of her Weight Watcher's Plan. "I have lost 26 pounds, and I have eaten bread every single day." The commercial's emphasis on bread is a visceral call to a...
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Using Diet to Prevent Colon Polyps
Colon cancer, is the second most deadly cancer. Approximately 180,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States and Europe. Dr. John McDougall says that colon cancer "is a disease primarily of people consuming a diet high in meats...
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Everyone Else is Doing It!
If you've already decided what you're making for dinner, did any of the following points guide your decision - taste preference, convenience, familiarity, and nutritional or religious/ethical beliefs? Because most people don't have the time or interest...
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Unprocessed: How to achieve vibrant health and your ideal weight
lifestyle diseases, lose weight, or just look and feel great, Chef AJ shows you how to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet in ways that are easy, delicious, and fun. The foreword is by Dr. Hans Diehl and this book is endorsed by...
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Can Plant Foods Protect Against Prostate Cancer?
assessed by their dietary patterns and observed for prostate cancer incidence. Men who followed a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, an...
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Making Meal Planning Easy With Mary McDougall
If you've been thinking about making the transition to a whole-food, plant-based diet, yet need a little encouragement on how to get started, you'll enjoy viewing the below 30-minute video featuring Mary McDougall. Some of the points that Mary covers...
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Shirley Loses Weight Loss Surgery, Pounds and Pills
I started to think that I needed to do something to improve my health in January of 2016 when I went to the doctor and took the Boston Heart Test. It consists of 3 full pages of tests. I did not understand all the numbers but I did understand that my...
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Diet and biliary tract cancer risk in Shanghai, China.
extrahepatic bile duct, and ampulla of Vater. In contrast, increased intake of diets rich in salted meats and preserved vegetables was found to elevate biliary tract cancer development risk. The results of this study indicate that consistent consumption...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/onions/diet-and-biliary-tract-cancer-risk-in-shanghai-china
