A new study conducted in Greece suggests that following a plant-based diet does not necessarily reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Rather, the diet needs to be focused on certain, healthy food groups for this benefit to be seen.
The study, which is being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology, found that people on a plant-based diet that included less healthy foods such as refined grains or sweets showed no significant benefit in terms of cardiovascular disease risk compared with people who did not follow a plant-based diet.
