Greens and veggies easy substitute for good heart health
Written By : Isra Zaman
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-11-18 06:00 GMT | Update On 2023-11-18 10:48 GMT
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A new study has found that substituting plant-based foods for animal-based foods is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and all-cause mortality. The study, reviewed and analyzed data from 24 prospective cohort studies involving over 300,000 participants.
The researchers found that replacing processed meat with nuts, legumes, or whole grains was associated with a 27%, 23%, and 36% lower risk of CVD, respectively. They also found that replacing eggs with nuts was associated with a 17% lower risk of CVD.
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