scholarly journals The Mediterranean Diet and Cancer: What Do Human and Molecular Studies Have to Say about It?

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Álvaro Hernáez ◽  
Ramón Estruch
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
White Meat ◽  
Tree Nuts ◽  
Molecular Studies ◽  
Diet And Cancer ◽  
Healthy Dietary Pattern

Mediterranean diet (MD) is a well-known healthy dietary pattern, linked to: (1) high intakes of olive oil as main the culinary fat, plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, tree nuts, and seeds), and fish; and (2) a moderate consumption of white meat, eggs, dairy products such as yogurt and cheese, and wine always with meals [...]

scholarly journals Association between the Mediterranean diet and prostate cancer risk in a Greek population

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandros Vaioulis ◽  
Yiannis Kiouvrekis ◽  
Konstantinos Perivoliotis ◽  
Stavros Gravas ◽  
Vasilios Tzortzis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
White Meat ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Healthy Men ◽  
The Mediterranean

Purpose Dietary modifications have been correlated with survival in several neoplasia, such as prostate cancer. The present study was designed to investigate the association between the Mediterranean diet and prostate cancer risk. Methods A retrospective analysis of patients with a high suspicion of suffering from prostate cancer (PCa) who underwent prostate biopsy was performed. According to histopathology, two groups were generated, the PCa group and the Healthy group. The dietary profile of our study population was implemented, based on a modified MDS (Mediterranean Diet Score) questionnaire. A logistic regression model was used for the interpretation of our data. Results In total, 431 patients with prostate cancer and 279 healthy men were included in our study. The demographic characteristics of the patients were comparable. Daily consumption of white meat (OR: 0.59), dairy products (OR: 0.64), nuts (OR: 0.63) and whole grains (OR: 0.55) was higher in healthy males. Infrequent consumption of vegetables was linked with an increased rate of PCa (OR: 2.55). Interestingly daily consumption of processed meat rates was higher in healthy men. However, a significant correlation between specific intake products or frequency and the incidence of PCa was not established. Conclusions Although, an association between the dietary patterns and PCa was not determined, components consumption patterns displayed a higher daily intake rate of white meat, dairy products, nuts and whole grains. Further prospective trials are required to validate the effect of Mediterranean diet in the incidence and mortality of PCa patients.

scholarly journals Changes in food supply in Mediterranean countries from 1961 to 2001

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reina Garcia-Closas ◽  
Antoni Berenguer ◽  
Carlos A González
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Geographical Differences ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Traditional Mediterranean Diet ◽  
The 1960S

AbstractObjectiveTo describe geographical differences and time trends in the supply of the most important food components of the traditional Mediterranean diet.DesignFood supply data collected from national food balance sheets for the period 1961–2001.SettingSelected Mediterranean countries: Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey.ResultsDifferences of almost 30-fold and five-fold were found in the supply of olive oil and fruits and vegetables, respectively, among the Mediterranean countries studied during the 1960s. A favourable increasing trend for the supply of fruit and vegetables was observed in most Mediterranean countries. However, an increase in the supply of meats and dairy products and a decrease in the supply of cereals and wine were observed in European Mediterranean countries from 1961 until 2001. Only in African and Asiatic Mediterranean countries were cereals the base of food supply. During the 1990s, Greece's food supply pattern was closest to the traditional Mediterranean diet, while Italy and Spain maintained a high availability of fruits, vegetables and olive oil, but were losing the other typical components. Among African and Asiatic Mediterranean countries, only Turkey presented a traditional Mediterranean dietary pattern except with respect to olive oil, the supply of which was very low. France showed a Western dietary pattern, with a high supply of animal products and a low supply of olive oil.ConclusionsDietary supplies in the Mediterranean area were quite heterogeneous in the 1960s and have experienced a process of Westernization, especially in European Mediterranean countries.

scholarly journals PSORIASIS AND THE RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD: LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-55
Author(s):  
Bárbara Paixão de Gois ◽  
Thaís Verdolin Formiga ◽  
Marynara Resendes Parreao ◽  
Araída Dias Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Clinical Improvement ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
The Relationship

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin and joints, autoimmune, which affects about 125 million people worldwide, and is associated with several comorbidities. The dietary pattern can influence, both in the prevention, treatment or cause of the disease, therefore, this integrative review sought to understand the relationship between food and psoriasis, as well as the influence and interaction of nutrients with it. A survey was carried out in the scientific literature regarding the relationship between psoriasis and food, which obtained studies about the reduction or increase of the disease severity. Therefore, it can be observed that some foods have a triggering action, such as pepper and gluten, and others collaborate for a clinical improvement, such as fish and olive oil, foods that are present in a Mediterranean diet. Thus, individualized nutritional care for psoriasis patients is important. Keywords: Food, Diet, Psoriasis.

scholarly journals Do Refined Grains Have a Place in a Healthy Dietary Pattern: Perspectives from an Expert Panel Consensus Meeting

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanni Papanikolaou ◽  
Joanne L Slavin ◽  
Roger Clemens ◽  
J Thomas Brenna ◽  
Dayle Hayes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Refined Grains ◽  
Nutrient Density ◽  
Grain Foods ◽  
Healthy Dietary Pattern

ABSTRACT Although dietary guidance recommends increasing consumption of whole grains and concurrently limiting consumption of refined and/or enriched grain foods, emerging research suggests that certain refined grains may be part of a healthy dietary pattern. A scientific expert panel was convened to review published data since the release of 2015 dietary guidance in defined areas of grain research, which included nutrient intakes, diet quality, enrichment/fortification, and associations with weight-related outcomes. Based on a 1-d roundtable discussion, the expert panel reached consensus that 1) whole grains and refined grains can make meaningful nutrient contributions to dietary patterns, 2) whole and refined grain foods contribute nutrient density, 3) fortification and enrichment of grains remain vital in delivering nutrient adequacy in the American diet, 4) there is inconclusive scientific evidence that refined grain foods are linked to overweight and obesity, and 5) gaps exist in the scientific literature with regard to grain foods and health.

scholarly journals Dietary patterns and benign breast diseases: a case–control study

2016 ◽  
Vol 116 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Tiznobeyk ◽  
Zahra Sheikhi Mobarakeh ◽  
Mostafa Qorbani ◽  
Fariba Koohdani ◽  
Gity Sotoudeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Breast Diseases ◽  
Benign Breast Diseases ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
Control Study ◽  
Healthy Dietary Pattern

AbstractSeveral studies have investigated the relation between benign breast diseases (BBD) and food intake. However, dietary patterns of these patients have not been taken into consideration up to now. The aim of this study is to determine the association between dietary patterns and BBD. In this case–control study, ninety-six patients with BBD and seventy controls were selected from women attending the Iranian Center for Breast Cancer affiliated with Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research. Demographic, physical activity and semi-quantitative FFQ were completed. The main dietary patterns were extracted by factor analysis. Two major dietary patterns emerged: Healthy dietary pattern including fish, poultry, eggs, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains, oil and mayonnaise, olives, fruits; and Unhealthy dietary pattern including red meats, organ and processed meats, high-fat dairy products, refined grains, sweets and desserts, animal and solid fats. After adjustment for age, BMI and energy intake, the participants in the highest tertile of Healthy dietary pattern (OR 0·44; 95 % CI 0·20, 0·99) were less likely to have BBD compared with those in the first tertile. After adjustment for other confounding variables, this relationship still remained close to significant level. However, higher consumption of Unhealthy dietary pattern was not associated with the risk of BBD. In conclusion, Healthy dietary pattern might be inversely associated with the risk of BBD; however, this result should be interpreted with caution. Future studies are needed to confirm our findings.

scholarly journals Healthy Alternatives of the Mediterranean Diet in Latvia

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 315-319
Author(s):  
Andrejs Ērglis ◽  
Iveta Mintāle ◽  
Anete Dinne
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
The Mediterranean

Abstract The milestone of illness prophylaxis is a healthy lifestyle, which is composed of regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Following the Mediterranean diet for two years has been shown to have significant decrease in cardiovascular death by 9%, cancer by 6%, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's by 13%. This diet helps to control the perfect weight, improves lipid profile and diminishes the risk of diabetes. The Mediterranean diet consists of extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and fruit, wholegrain products, legumes, nuts and seeds, dairy products (with no other sources of fat other than milk fat), fish (at least twice a week), poultry, veal, pork in limited amount, and eggs - 0-4 per week. It is possible to adapt this kind of alimentation in the Nordic countries, but it is important to find products grown there with similar nutritional characteristics. Nowadays, fresh fruits and vegetables can be bought all year round, but it is essential to use seasonal products. In Latvia, at this point, attention should be brought to more efficient storage and conservation. We have a vast variety of legumes and cereals. The selection of dairy products should be bigger and of higher quality, because you rarely see local cheeses made in an artisanal manner at the marketplaces. There is good availability of saltwater fish in the cities, but in the countryside the only fish one can buy is salted and smoked, having exaggeratedly high amounts of salt. Consumption of meat and its products should be lowered to a maximum of three times per week. A special attention should be brought to game (such as deer), because it contains low levels of cholesterol and higher amounts of unsaturated fatty acids due to the alimentation of wild herbs. Unfortunately, there is a lack of good quality oil in Latvia, because no other product can be compared to the nutritious components of extra virgin olive oil and its effects on cardiovascular health. Consumption of high amounts of olive oil decreases the incidence of stroke by 41%. Education should be conducted widely to promote tradition and gastronomic heritage as a cultural aspect. Healthy lifestyle has to be visible to everyone at any time as a constant reminder of its importance.

Analyzing Mediterranean diet on Twitter: a 11-year analysis of tweets from the major US media outlets. (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Angel Alvarez-Mon ◽  
Cesar Fernandez Lazaro ◽  
Maria Llavero-Valero ◽  
Melchor Alvarez-Mon ◽  
Samia Mora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Progressive Increase ◽  
Social Attitudes ◽  
Health Habits ◽  
The Us ◽  
Public Health Information ◽  
Twitter Users

BACKGROUND Background: Media outlets influence social attitudes toward health habits. Analysis of tweets has become a tool for health research and dissemination of public health information. OBJECTIVE Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the distribution of tweets about Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and the interest generated among Twitter users. METHODS Methods: We investigated tweets posted between January 2009 and December 2019 by 25 major US media outlets about MedDiet and its components as well as the retweets and likes generated. In addition, we measured the sentiment analysis of these tweets and their dissemination. RESULTS Results: In total, 1,608 tweets, 123,363 likes and 48,946 retweets about MedDiet or its components were analyzed. Dairy (usually negatively weighted in MedDiet scores) accounted for 723 tweets (45.0%), followed by nuts 317 (19.7%). MedDiet, as an overall dietary pattern, generated only 157 (9.8%) of the total tweets, while olive oil generated the least number of tweets (31 tweets or 1.9%). Twitter users’ response was quantitatively related to the number of tweets posted by these US media outlets, except for tweets on olive oil and MedDiet as a whole: none of the MedDiet components analyzed was more likely to be liked or retweeted than the MedDiet itself. Between 2009 and 2019, there was progressive increase in the number of tweets and retweets on MedDiet and its components. CONCLUSIONS Conclusions: The US media outlets analyzed showed reduced interest in MedDiet as a whole, while Twitter users showed greater interest in the overall dietary pattern than in its particular components.

scholarly journals Secular trend in dietary patterns of Iranian adults from 2006 to 2017: Tehran lipid and glucose study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Aghayan ◽  
Golaleh Asghari ◽  
Emad Yuzbashian ◽  
Maryam Mahdavi ◽  
Parvin Mirmiran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Secular Trend ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Solid Fat ◽  
Western Dietary Pattern ◽  
Healthy Dietary Pattern

Abstract Background Based on data regarding nutrition transition in the Middle East and North Africa, this study aim to investigate the general structure and secular trend of dietary patterns reported from the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) and adherence to these dietary patterns among Iranian population from 2006 till 2017. Methods We investigated on four examination waves of TLGS, including wave 1 (2006–2008), wave 2 (2009–2011), wave 3 (2012–2014), and wave 4 (2015–2017), using a validated and reliable food frequency questionnaire. Generalized Estimating Equations was used to assess secular trends in anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary variables across the study period. To identify general structure and secular trend of dietary patterns during each waves, principle component analysis (PCA) and K-mean cluster analysis were used, respectively. Results After adjusting for potential confounders including age, sex, body mass index, and total energy intake, the carbohydrate and protein intake gradually increased and the total fat intake decreased during study period (P-value< 0.001), although total energy intake remained stable. During the study period, participants consumed noticeably less refined grains, solid fat, dairy products, and simple sugars. Snack and dessert consumption increased and meat intakes showed no significant changes during a decade (all P-values< 0.001). Three dietary patterns extracted using PCA, included: Healthy dietary pattern characterized by higher intakes of vegetable, fruit, dairy products, liquid oil, nuts and seeds, and honey and jam; Western dietary pattern featured by refined grain, solid fat, meat, snack and dessert, potato, and soft drink, and the Mixed dietary pattern, highlighted by tea and coffee, and simple sugar. Based on cluster analysis, 27.8% of participants in wave 4 followed a Western dietary pattern, and 34.1% followed the Mixed dietary pattern. The Healthy dietary pattern was stable among the study population during the last decade. Conclusions The structure and the type of foods that participants preferred to eat changed since 2006, a new secular trend in dietary patterns, including a stability of Healthy dietary pattern, a decline of the Western dietary pattern and an increase in the Mixed dietary pattern was obsereved in our investigation.

scholarly journals Identification of a dietary pattern prospectively associated with bone mass in Australian young adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 102 (5) ◽  
pp. 1035-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edith H van den Hooven ◽  
Gina L Ambrosini ◽  
Rae-Chi Huang ◽  
Jenny Mountain ◽  
Leon Straker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Bone Area

ABSTRACT Background: Relatively little is known about the relations between dietary patterns and bone health in adolescence, which is a period of substantial bone mass accrual. Objectives: We derived dietary patterns that were hypothesized to be related to bone health on the basis of their protein, calcium, and potassium contents and investigated their prospective associations with bone mineral density (BMD), bone area, and bone mineral content (BMC) in a cohort of young adults. Design: The study included 1024 young adults born to mothers who were participating in the Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study. Dietary information was obtained from food-frequency questionnaires at 14 and 17 y of age. Dietary patterns were characterized according to protein, calcium, and potassium intakes with the use of reduced-rank regression. BMD, bone area, and BMC were estimated with the use of a total body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan at 20 y of age. Results: We identified 2 major dietary patterns. The first pattern was positively correlated with intakes of protein, calcium, and potassium and had high factor loadings for low-fat dairy products, whole grains, and vegetables. The second pattern was positively correlated with protein intake but negatively correlated with intakes of calcium and potassium and had high factor loadings for meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. After adjustment for anthropometric, sociodemographic, and lifestyle factors, a higher z score for the first pattern at 14 y of age was positively associated with BMD and BMC at 20 y of age [differences: 8.6 mg/cm2 (95% CI: 3.0, 14.1 mg/cm2) and 21.9 g (95% CI: 6.5, 37.3 g), respectively, per SD increase in z score]. The z score for this same pattern at 17 y of age was not associated with bone outcomes at 20 y of age. The second pattern at 14 or 17 y of age was not associated with BMD, BMC, or bone area. Conclusions: A dietary pattern characterized by high intakes of protein, calcium, and potassium in midadolescence was associated with higher BMD and BMC at 20 y of age. Our results indicate that high consumption of low-fat dairy products, whole grains, and vegetables in adolescence are associated with beneficial effects on bone development.

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