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High intake of fruits and vegetables is inversely associated with the development of cardiovascular disease incidents, including acute plaque rupture, myocardial infarction, and stroke.
Increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. This includes reducing the risk of serious events like heart attacks and strokes. The benefits come from nutrients like fiber, potassium, and folate, as well as phytochemicals. Aim for a diet rich in these foods as part of a comprehensive CVD prevention strategy.
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Some prospective studies showed a direct inverse association between fruit and vegetable intake and the development of CVD incidents such as acute plaque rupture causing unstable angina or myocardial infarction and stroke.
Why this rating
Based on prospective studies and epidemiological data.
Source
Nutrition, physical activity, and cardiovascular disease: An update
L IGNARRO et al. · Cardiovascular Research · 2006
DOI 10.1016/j.cardiores.2006.06.030
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