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Eating low-fat foods made from plants—like fruits, veggies, and whole grains—may lower your risk of heart disease by 13% compared to eating low-fat foods that are full of sugar and junk, because what kind of carbs and fats you eat matters more than just how much fat is in your food.

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This study found that eating a low-fat diet full of whole plants like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains lowers heart disease risk by about 13%, but eating a low-fat diet full of junk food and sugar doesn’t help — proving what you eat matters more than just how much fat is in your food.

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