Research
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A traditional Mediterranean-type diet, emphasizing plant foods and plant protein, is a well-tested healthy dietary pattern to reduce cardiovascular disease.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern. Emphasize plant-based foods, use healthy oils like olive oil, and include nuts and legumes. This pattern has been shown in major studies to significantly reduce heart disease events.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
Based on the current evidence, the traditional Mediterranean-type diet, including plant foods/emphasizing plant protein sources, provides a well-tested healthy dietary pattern to reduce CVD.
Why this rating
Supported by major RCTs (PREDIMED, Lyon Diet Heart) and broad consensus.
Source
Food Consumption and its Impact on Cardiovascular Disease: Importance of Solutions Focused on the Globalized Food System
Rachel Nugent et al. · UNC Libraries · 2020
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