Mediterranean, plant-based diets reduce heart disease risk up to 21%
The Mediterranean diet and similar plant-based nutrition plans appear to reduce heart disease risk by up to 20 percent, an analysis published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine found. The Mediterranean diet and similar plant-based nutrition plans appear to reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to an analysis published by JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday. Adults with higher levels of adherence to the Mediterranean diet -- fish and plant-based meals inspired by Greek and Italian cuisine -- or one of three other plant-based diets had a 14 percent to 21 percent lower risk for cardiovascular disease, depending on the diet and how closely they stuck to it, researchers said. Adults with higher levels of adherence to the Mediterranean diet — fish and plant-based foods inspired by Greek and Italian cuisine — or one of three other plant-based diets had a 14 to 21 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, depending on the diet and how closely they stuck to it, rese...