Intake of fruits, and vegetables in relation to breast cancer risk by hormone receptor status.
A large population-based case-control study from Poland.
An increased level of total fruit intake was associated with a reduced overall risk of breast cancer. This association was stronger for reduced estrogen receptor positive tumors.
Increased vegetable intake did not affect the risk of breast cancer.
Apigenin is a plant flavone found in fruits and vegetables. It may decrease the risk of certain cancers such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, skin cancer, digestive tract cancer and hematological cancers.
Apigenin: A Promising Molecule for Cancer Prevention
Pharm Res. 2010 Mar 20.
A high consumption of fruit and vegetables was associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer; especially for colon cancer. The reduced risk was not seen in smokers.
Fruit and vegetable intakes are associated with lower risk of colorectal adenomas.
“This study provides additional evidence that high total fruit intake and certain fruit and vegetable intakes may be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal adenomas.”
Diet and upper-aerodigestive tract cancer in Europe: The ARCAGE study.
Eating red meat increased upper-aerodigestive tract cancer risk, especially esophageal cancer.
The consumption of fruits, vegetables, olive oil and tea reduced the risk of upper-aerodigestive tract cancer.