Plant-based meat is healthier for the heart than animal meat – KISS FM

According to an article published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, plant-based meats are healthier for the heart than animal-based meats. This study reviews studies comparing the effects of plant-based and animal-based meats and concludes that Vegetable alternatives improve cardiovascular disease risk factors such as cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

Plant-based meats are highly processed products that replace animal meat in the diet. Although demand for them is growing, there are recommendations for reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods. Matthew Nagra of a naturopathic clinic in Vancouver notes growth in the plant-based meat market, but emphasizes little information is available about its effects on cardiovascular health.

The authors reviewed studies from 1970 to 2023 assessing nutrient content and their effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors. They found that, on average, plant-based meats are healthier for the heart than animal-based meats. The high sodium content in some foods is a concernSeveral controlled studies show that plant-based meats raise cholesterol levels without raising blood pressure, despite their sodium content.

One surprise was the lack of research on vital wheat gluten, a common source of protein in plant-based meats, and its impact on cardiovascular risk. In an editorial, J. David Spence of the University of Western Ontario emphasizes the importance of diet’s influence on actual cardiovascular events. Ehud Ur of the University of British Columbia suggests that those seeking reduce your consumption of red meat They should consider plant-based meats as a healthy option.

Spence concludes that people at cardiovascular risk should limit meat and avoid egg yolkusing plant substitutes to reduce the risk.

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