Macro partitioning
Consuming a higher variety of protein sources (from 8 major food groups) at their respective appropriate quantity windows is inversely associated with the risk of new-onset hypertension.
To lower your risk of high blood pressure, focus on eating a wide variety of protein sources—such as grains, red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and legumes—rather than just increasing total protein. Ensure you are eating these sources in moderate, balanced amounts, as both too little and too much of specific types can increase risk. Aim for a diverse diet that includes small portions from each of these major protein groups.
a significantly lower risk of new-onset hypertension was found in those with higher variety score of protein sources (per score increment, hazard ratio, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.72–0.76]).
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort (n=12,177) with long follow-up (median 6.1 years) and rigorous adjustment for confounders.
Source
Inverse Association Between Variety of Proteins With Appropriate Quantity From Different Food Sources and New-Onset Hypertension
Chun Zhou et al. · Hypertension · 2022
DOI 10.1161/hypertensionaha.121.18222
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