Higher red meat intake in early adulthood is associated with increased risk of breast cancer; substitution with different protein sources such as legumes and poultry may help

Implications for practice and research: Advice suggests that less red meat and more plant proteins in the diet reduces risk for several chronic diseases, including cancer. Farvid and colleagues' findings suggest a benefit in relation to breast cancer risk reduction. Subgroup analysis of protein-breast cancer associations for menopausal status and alternately subtypes of breast cancer could improve knowledge and ultimately how we advise our...