"Veggies For Fun and Profit?" Indeed! Current studies show "Although scientists don't know exactly how soy affects breast cancer risk, animal models suggest that a soy component -- isoflavones -- may have protective, estrogen-like effects.". Vegetarians usually eat a variety of soy products. In contrast, "...there is an association between red meat and other cancers, such a colorectal cancer. So, she concurs with the American Cancer Society’s dietary recommendations to shun red meat. 'We recommend that people limit their consumption of processed and red meat, and eat fruits and vegetables and unrefined grains,' Calle said." Not only that, "Eating vegetables seems to slow mental decline, a new study shows." Well, that certainly seems profitable to me!