New research says a vegan diet is good for the heart

[UPI.com, November 30, 2023] Researchers say they have proof that a plant-based diet is best for your heart health. Stanford Medicine conducted a study using 22 sets of identical twins. For 8 weeks, one twin ate a plant-based diet, while the other ate an omnivore diet, which included, chicken, fish eggs, etc. Researchers found the twins following the plant-based diet had lower cholesterol levels, insulin and body weight, which are all associated with improved cardiovascular health.

United Press International (UPI) published a story about the study, and spoke to Susan White, RD, a registered dietitian with Allina Health, about the impact of this research. “The study validates that a plant-based diet not only reduces risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, but it also enhances overall health,” said White.

In the article, White recommends:

• adopting meatless meals once or twice a week.
• When you do have meat, make it the side dish instead of the main entrée.

White is part of Allina Health’s Women’s Heart Health Program. Learn more here.
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