The Claim
Plant-based diets are associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol as a result of higher intake of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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People who eat mostly plants like vegetables, fruits, beans, and nuts tend to have lower levels of the 'bad' cholesterol in their blood, probably because these foods are full of fiber, antioxidants, and good fats.
See the scientific wording
Plant-based diets are associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol due to higher intake of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: The Benefits of Plant-Based Diets in Lowering Cholesterol Levels and Promoting Heart Health
This study says that eating more plants like fruits, veggies, beans, and nuts helps lower bad cholesterol because they have good stuff like fiber and healthy fats—exactly what the claim says.
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