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A diet rich in antioxidants may reduce risk of heart attack
1 October 2012
According to a new Swedish study, a diet high in antioxidants may be associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction in women.
30 March 2016
In Germany, around 340,000 people a year are diagnosed with cancer. Around 210,000 die as a consequence of the disease. Thus cancer is the second greatest killer, after heart and circulatory diseases. About a third of all cancer cases, experts believe, are due to poor eating habits (1).
In their 2008 report the German Nutrition Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung, DGE) investigated the risk relationship between dietary factors and malignant tumors in various organs (2). The report is based on a systematic analysis of the available scientific literature, taking into account the design and quality of the studies. The level of reliability of the evidence for increased risk, reduced risk or no effect is designated as "convincing", “probable”, “possible” or “insufficient.”
Results
The results of the 2008 Nutrition Report confirm the recommendations of the DGE for a balanced diet in respect of cancer prevention. It should be rich in vegetables and fruit (for adults 400 g of vegetables and 250 g of fruit per day), and many fiber-rich cereal products, combined with a moderate consumption of meat and meat products (approximately 300 to 600 g/week). In particular, consumption of red meat should be reduced and alcohol avoided.
1 October 2012
According to a new Swedish study, a diet high in antioxidants may be associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction in women.
15 April 2009
Vitamin B3 may inhibit the formation of acrylamide in French fries by over 50%, according to a new study from China.
12 February 2010
Dietary intakes of saturated fats are not linked to cardiovascular disease, suggests a new study.