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Health News Update: Plant-based Foods Effective at Disease Prevention 2.9.26
Hello again: If you have been following my blogs, you know that I strongly promote the anti-inflammatory properties of the predominantly unprocessed, whole-foods, plant-based food plan. Here is a recent study supporting that food plan:
“In summary, this long-term cohort study reveals that a higher intake of vegetables and whole grains, along with appropriate consumption of fruits, fungi and algae for both genders, significantly contributes to the prevention of four chronic diseases. Furthermore, it is recommended that men consume refined grains in moderation, while women should prioritize increasing their intake of nuts and seeds. These findings underscore the importance of personalized dietary guidance in optimizing health benefits and effectively preventing and managing chronic conditions.”
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41538-024-00362-y plants effective disease prevention
Bottom Line :
Once again, we see that what we eat really matters a lot. Only in plants do we find the hundred and forty thousand biochemicals we need to promote optimal gene expression and health. This long-term study answers many questions as to the lifetime benefits being significant and not just short-term.
However, plant-based food plans can vary widely and become very unhealthy. Thus, it is critical to go for the unprocessed, whole plant-based foods and avoid lower quality plant-based offerings.
“When comparing participants with the highest adherence to a nutritionally healthy and unprocessed plant-based diet, to those with the lowest (diet quality), we observed a 44% lower incidence of coronary heart disease and 32% lower risk for CVD. Similarly, participants with the highest adherence to an unhealthy and ultra-processed plant-based diet had a 46% higher incidence of coronary heart disease.”
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(25)00262-5/fulltext?utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%28Friday%20Email%20-%20Chris%20Kresser%20General%20News%29%20Chris%27s%20Friday%20Favorites&utm_term=French%20study&utm_content=French%20study&_kx=fARhTo_gi8X3B_2-MaeO_RyzUl9tvT3tr4re-Dy7cNQ.my75y6 diet quality is critically important
