Macro partitioning
Higher overall diet quality, specifically defined by adherence to Swedish nutrition recommendations for saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, fish, fiber, fruit/vegetables, and sucrose, is associated with a statistically significant reduction in the risk of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD).
Adopt a diet that prioritizes fish (at least 300g/week), high fiber (≥2.4g/MJ), and plenty of fruits and vegetables (≥400g/day), while limiting saturated fats to ≤14% of energy, polyunsaturated fats to 5-10%, and sucrose to ≤10%. This pattern, when maintained long-term, significantly lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke, independent of your blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
Higher diet score (HR 0.94/point increase; 95% CI 0.91–0.97; p < 0.001)... was associated with decreased risk for incident ACVD.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort (n=26,990), long follow-up (21.1 years), validated endpoints, adjusted for traditional risk factors.
Source
Diet and Lifestyle Factors and Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease—A Prospective Cohort Study
Stefan Acosta et al. · Nutrients · 2021
DOI 10.3390/nu13113822
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