Optimal Health Uncovered
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Optimal Health Uncovered
E48: Plant-based diets & healthier hearts
There are a plethora of popular diets that claim to be best for you, but they often come with a catch or even turn out to be detrimental to your health. A plant-based diet, however, is proven to improve heart health and lower risks of cardiovascular disease & mortality.
Registered dietitian Jacqueline Ballou Erdos, MS explains how a plant-based diet, if executed properly, can make a huge impact on your blood markers and overall health. From increasing energy to reducing risk of disease, a plant-based diet goes a long way.
Read more in the Journal of the American Heart Association.