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Plant-based dietary patterns rich in minimally processed foods, vegetables, and fruits reduce CVD risk.
Health professionals should recommend plant-based diets rich in whole foods to reduce CVD risk.
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Plant-based dietary patterns rich in minimally processed foods, vegetables, and fruits reduce CVD risk.
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Diet and nutrition in cardiovascular disease prevention: a scientific statement of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions of the European Society of Cardiology
Pedro Marques‐Vidal et al. · European Journal of Preventive Cardiology · 2025
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