Consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products is key to lowering the risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), including heart attacks and strokes, according to a recent study.
The study led by researchers from McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) was published in the European Heart Journal on July 6.
The World Health Organization estimates nearly 18 million people died from CVD in 2019, representing 32% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 85% were due to heart attacks and strokes. PHRI researchers and their global collaborators analysed dietary data from 2,45,000 people in 80 countries across the world from multiple studies. The researchers found that a healthy diet can be achieved in various ways, such as including moderate amounts of whole grains or unprocessed meats.
