Which diet can reduce risk of Cancer and heart disease? Read about research finding
diet that will reduce the chances of developing heart disease, cancer and other cardiovascular diseases? Recent research which has analyzed diets over the past 20 years, has some interesting details, according to a report by CNN.
These findings would boost nutritional strategies focusing on vegetarian, vegan and lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. These findings will also enable governments and other entities to fine tune their welfare programs.
What are the Findings?
In addition to lowering cardiovascular issues such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, the studies also found that the diet had a protective effect against certain types of cancer such as liver, colon, pancreas, lung, prostate, bladder, melanoma, kidney and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This was revealed by the lead author of the study, Dr Angelo Capodici who is a graduate student at the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa which is in Italy.
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However, this protective effect will be sabotaged by poor dietary choices. Consumption of fruit juices, refined grains, potato chips and even sodas were harmful. Some of these items such as fruit juices had a greater impact on the metabolism in the human body than even white sugar.
Those who avoid the above-mentioned items and additionally tobacco and alcohol tend to lead healthier lives. However, a part of it could also be attributed to a diet involving healthier life style habits.
Christopher Gardner, one of the co-authors who had previously worked on a research
