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Adherence to evidence-based dietary patterns (DASH, Mediterranean, or vegetarian) significantly reduces cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.
Adopt a dietary pattern rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, while minimizing processed meats, sugary drinks, and saturated fats. The DASH, Mediterranean, and vegetarian diets are the most strongly supported for preventing heart disease. If cost is a barrier, use canned or frozen produce without added sugar and dried beans.
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, Mediterranean, and vegetarian diets have the most evidence for CVD prevention.
Why this rating
Based on large RCTs (PREDIMED, Lyon Diet Heart) and major society guidelines.
Source
A Clinician's Guide to Healthy Eating for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Vincent A. Pallazola et al. · Mayo Clinic Proceedings Innovations Quality & Outcomes · 2019
DOI 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2019.05.001
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