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1. Vegetarian Benefits
You may want to spend a little more time in the produce aisle than at the meat counter this week.
A new study finds following a pro-vegetarian diet may significantly cut your risk of heart disease and
stroke. Researchers analyzed the eating and lifestyle habits of more than 450,000 men and women
between 35 and 70 years of age. They tracked their consumption of plant-based versus animal-based
food groups for more than 12 years on average.
Plant-based food groups included vegetables, fruits, beans, potatoes, nuts, cereals and olive oil.
Animal-based foods included meats, animal fats, eggs, fish and dairy products.
The results showed that people who ate a higher proportion of plant-based foods had a 20 percent
lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those who ate the least.
The lead author says a pro-vegetarian diet... which is defined as 70 percent or more of your food
coming from plant sources... results in an improved, nutritionally balanced diet. She says
substituting some of the meat in your diet with plant-based foods may be a simple way to stay heart
healthy.

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