The Mediterranean diet serves as the basis for a lifestyle change and eating habits that has not only raised the life expectancy,But also the quality of life.The Mediterranean diet has caught the attention of researchers over the past several years and a study released in October 2009 adds to the conclusive evidence regarding the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
This study was conducted in France and included more than 65,000 women born between 1925 and 1950. The study found that The Mediterranean diet, along with the avoidance of Western-type foods, may cut the risk breast cancer risk in older women.
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that the incidence of breast cancer may be lowered in postmenopausal women when they consume a diet made up of mostly fruits, vegetables, fish and olive or sunflower oil.
It was also noted in the study that the diet they referred to as “Standard American Diet” (made up of meat products, fries, appetizers, rice/pasta, potatoes, pizza, pies, canned fish, eggs, alcoholic beverages, cakes, mayonnaise, and butter/cream) contributed to breast cancer risk.
Science at one time concluded that there has been little evidence that showed a link between breast cancer risk and specific foods or nutrients. Today there has been a great deal of evidence to show that breast cancer incidence varies widely between countries, and the researchers say this suggests that environmental factors are an influence.
The Women of Japan, have traditionally been at low risk of breast cancer but breast cancer incidence in Japan has recently increased with cultural changes and major dietary habits similar the western diet. Increase of breast cancer rates in Japan can be attributed at least partly to the adoption of a Western diet, which is notably characterized by higher intakes of dairy product,meat, saturated fat, and decreased consumption of traditional Japanese foods such as seafood products, and vegetables.
Among the women studied, 2,381 developed postmenopausal breast cancer during a follow-up period of 9.7 years.
Their findings indicate that a Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer only if eating habits are changed and the western diet completely avoided.
The Mediterranean diet.....Replacement meals for Health and Weight Loss
High Protein Energy Shake
190 calories
21g Protein (NON-GMO Vegetable Pea, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Lentil, and Organic Flaxseed)
8g Net Carbs (15g total)
Less than 1 gram of sugar
500mg of Plant Calcium
Antioxidants & Prebiotics
Mediterranean Essential Fatty Acid Blend
Prebiotic and Enzyme Blend
Ionic Plant Trace Mineral Blend (from ocean plant)
Anti-Stress & Energy Blend
