4 dishes that are the "nemesis" of cancer, diabetes and heart disease

(Dan Tri) - A recently published large-scale study shows that four familiar foods can significantly reduce the risk of many chronic diseases at the same time such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Plant-based diets dramatically reduce the risk of chronic disease

A new study published in the international medical journal The Lancet Healthy Longevity shows that a plant-based diet can significantly reduce the risk of many chronic diseases at once, including cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The study was conducted by the University of Vienna in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer and Kyung Hee University.

A plant-based diet can significantly reduce the risk of many chronic diseases at once (Photo: Getty).

The data came from more than 400,000 adults aged 37 to 70 in two large projects, EPIC and UK Biobank, both long-term studies tracking the health of European populations.

Scientists analyzed the participants' daily diets and compared them with disease progression over time.

The analysis found that people who followed a strict plant-based diet had a 32% lower risk of many chronic diseases. This benefit was not only seen in young people but also in older people.

Multiple chronic diseases are conditions in which a person has two or more chronic diseases, such as cancer and diabetes at the same time, or heart disease and metabolic problems.

This condition is becoming increasingly common, especially in people over the age of sixty.

Plant-based diets have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

4 types of food to increase in meals

The foods that have the most powerful effect in preventing disease include: fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. These are the four food groups considered the "nemesis" of many dangerous chronic diseases.

The more these foods are included in the diet and the less processed meat is included, the greater the health benefits.

The study's lead author, nutritional epidemiologist Reynalda Córdova, asserted: A plant-rich diet not only has a positive impact on individual diseases but also reduces the risk of multiple chronic diseases at the same time.

One point worth noting is that the study did not require complete elimination of animal-based foods.

People who maintain a plant-based diet but still consume small amounts of foods like eggs, dairy, fish or lean meat still report significant health benefits.

It is important to shift the focus to plant foods, prioritizing vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grains in the daily diet.

In addition to reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, a healthy diet also helps keep the liver and kidneys from deteriorating with age.

These organs are often heavily influenced by unhealthy lifestyles, including diets high in saturated fats, refined sugars and salt.

A plant-based diet helps reduce metabolic stress on the liver and kidneys, thereby supporting detoxification function and preventing dangerous complications.

The study sends a clear message: A healthy, plant-based diet, combined with small amounts of animal foods, may be key to reducing the burden of disease on individuals and society.

This conclusion may contribute to reorienting public health policies and nutritional guidelines for the population in the future.

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