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Associations between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality - a systematic review and meta-analysis
and women were recruited for this study. Researchers discovered that devout consumption of plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, resulted in a significant decrease in cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease...
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RE: Tips for Bariatric vegans
news. Thanks for sharing. Generally salad is not filling enough. Vegetables are part of the Starch-Smart system for sure. Let us I know how you progress now. Sean
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New Non-Statin Drugs Come at a High Price
have seen cholesterol levels drop dramatically simply by switching to the Starch-Smart® System. That means eating beans, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains while...
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Eat, Don't Toss Those Apple Peels!
Many people are unsuspectingly throwing away a valuable resource in the fight against cancer. Apple peels have been found to be effective against the proliferation of cancer cells. Dr. Michael Greger's video, Apple Skin: Peeling Back Cancer , shows an...
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Is GERD a Symptom of a Hiatal Hernia?
Half of the adults living in America who consume the rich Western diet have permanently stretched the diaphragm that separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity. Many patients are unaware that they have stretched their diaphragm; some...
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Can Diet be Used to Treat Autoimmune Conditions Like Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a prevalent and serious inflammatory skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy cells within the body, believing that they are foreign substances. It is just one of 80+ autoimmune conditions . Psoriasis alone...
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Life Span or Health Span?
"Good news, America: We're living longer!" trumpeted USA Today . "Life expectancy in the USA rose in 2012 to 78.8 years — a record high," said the paper, quoting statistics from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And in a press...
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Eating Dietary Flavonoids Reduces Parkinson's Risk
before: Eat more flavonoids . But why are dietary flavonoids beneficial? Dietary flavonoids, found mainly in legumes, vegetables and fruits, such as colorful leafy greens, blueberries, peppers, onions, citrus fruits, squashes, onions, apples, bananas,...
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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...
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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...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/is-oil-really-a-processed-food
