And not all plant-based diets are equally healthy, an expert told Newsweek.
Eating a diet high in plant-based foods and low in animal products has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in a study.
Factors including the height, weight, BMI, sex, age, and race of the participants was considered, as well as their educational attainment, and how much they exercised. Those who scored highest for healthy, plant-based diets ate an average of 4.1 to 4.8 servings of fruit and vegetables per day, and 0.8 to 0.9 servings of red and processed meat per day. They also ate more nutrient-rich carbohydrates and plant protein, and lower levels of foods containing saturated fat and cholesterol. These participants also ate more polyunsaturated fat, which is found inMembers of the less healthy plant-based group ate 2.3 servings of fruit and vegetables per day, and 1.
"Results from our study suggest that progressively increasing the intake of plant foods by reducing the intake of animal foods is associated with benefits on cardiovascular health and mortality risk," the authors wrote. She commented in a statement:"While you don't have to give up foods derived from animals completely, our study does suggest that eating a larger proportion of plant-based foods and a smaller proportion of animal-based foods may help reduce your risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other type of cardiovascular disease."
"For example, French fries or cauliflower pizza with cheese are plant-based but are low in nutritional value and are loaded with sodium . Unprocessed foods, like fresh fruit, vegetables and grains are good choices," Jessup said."This research is yet more evidence that including more plant-based foods in your diet can help to lower our risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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