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Eating more plant foods may lower heart disease risk in young adults, older women
American Heart AssociationAugust 4, 2021 GMT
Research Highlights:
Eating a plant-centered diet during young adulthood is associated with a lower risk of heart disease in middle age, according to a long-term study with about 30 years of follow-up.
A separate study with about 15 years of follow-up found that eating more plant-based foods that have been shown to lower cholesterol, called the “Portfolio Diet”, is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.