**5. Conclusion**

Epidemiological data clearly suggest that high and most important regular consumption of fruits, vegetables, dark or whole grains, cereal germ, vegetable oils and oilseeds rich in minerals and trace substances, mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant vitamins, fiber, complex carbohydrates, flavonoids and nutrients together with a healthy lifestyle protect against degenerative diseases. Our results indicate that vegetarian nutrition can represent effective disease prevention. Optimal traditional nutrition with sufficient consumption of protective food commodities can also ensure beneficial effects on health.
