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Replacing red meat with high-quality, protein-rich plant foods such as beans, nuts, and/or soy may lower your heart disease risk, suggests a study published in this month’s edition of
The British Medical Journal.
Substituting whole grains and dairy products for any red meat, and eggs for processed red meat, might also reduce this risk.
Red meat can be a healthy protein source for active runners. But eating it every day especially if you’re choosing processed foods like hot dogs, sausages, and salami can increase your risk for heart disease.
Luckily, you can lower that risk by swapping out some of your red meat for plant-based protein foods like beans, nuts, or soy, according to a new study published in