Plant-based diets: more than meets the eye

Decades of sound epidemiological and clinical research on nutrition and health have provided compelling evidence that dietary patterns that reduce risk of many non-communicable conditions, including cardiovascular diseases (CVD), share the common attributes of being predominantly plant-based, so they are high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and non-tropical vegetable oils. Cardioprotective diets are also low in added sugars, saturated and trans fats, and sodium. Some healthful dietary patterns include reduced-fat dairy products, eggs and fish, as well as alcoholic beverages in moderation for adults and non-pregnant women [1,2].
Source: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial commentary Source Type: research