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Nutrition has a decisive influence on heart and cancer. A new study shows how plant-based diets can minimize health risks.
Munich – Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are the main causes of death and disability worldwide. According to that Federal Office for statistics In 2023, around 358,000 people in Germany alone will have died from cardiovascular diseases. An unbalanced diet that is low in vegetables, fruit, legumes and whole grain products and rich in processed meat, refined grain products and added sugar is considered to be one of the main factors for these diseases. new comprehensive study has studied the effects of plant-based diets on the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
The Importance of Nutrition: The Role of Plant-Based Diets
Plant-based diets free of animal products have been shown to be beneficial and are significantly associated with a better lipid profile – the level of total cholesterol in the body -, improved glycemic control, healthier body weight, lower inflammation and a lower risk of ischemic (coronary) heart disease and cancer.
This could be because these diets provide the body with essential nutrients while reducing the consumption of processed foods and red meat, which are associated with increased Disease risk be associated with.
Plant-Based Diet: A Path to Health
The benefits of a plant-based diet extend across different age groups and populations. Whether young or old, male or female, changing your diet to include more plant-based foods can have a positive impact on your health.
Nevertheless, it is important the results of the study should be viewed with caution. There are methodological limitations in the underlying studies, and there is a risk of nutrient deficiencies in strictly plant-based diets. According to AOK Vegetarians are more likely to suffer from iron deficiency because Fruit and Vegetables contain very little of this.
Iron is needed in the body primarily for the transport of oxygen in the blood, as well as for “cellular energy supply, DNA synthesis and the defense against infections,” according to the information page of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. It is therefore advisable to choose a balanced diet rich in a variety of foods to meet all nutritional needs.
Fit in old age: healthy diet, healthy heart
Overall, the study However, a plant-based diet may be an effective way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and Cancer By rethinking our eating habits and incorporating more plant-based foods into our diet, we can make an important contribution to our long-term Health afford.
This includes regular exercise and avoiding stress. WHO recommends engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical endurance activity each week. But be careful: relaxed walking is not a physical endurance activity. (ls)
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