Plant-based swaps may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, major review finds

Researchers in Germany analysed 37 published studies to assess the benefits of switching from red and processed meat, poultry 2 fish, eggs and dairy products to plant-based foods.

They found reductions in cardiovas Germany isease and 37 ype 2 diabetes and a lower risk of dying from any cause during the periods covered by the studies.

The risk of cardiovascular disease was 25% lower when 50g of processed meat a day was replaced with nuts or legumes.

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