The Claim
Among Greek adults, a 5-unit increase in the unhealthful plant-based diet index (uPDI), reflecting higher consumption of refined grains, sugary beverages, sweets, fried potatoes, and processed plant foods, is associated with a 34% increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
What the research says
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If Greek adults eat more unhealthy plant-based foods like white bread, soda, sweets, and fried potatoes, they’re 34% more likely to develop heart disease for every small increase in how unhealthy their diet is.
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Higher adherence to an unhealthful plant-based diet, characterized by increased consumption of refined grains, sugary beverages, sweets, fried potatoes, and processed plant foods, is associated with a 34% increased risk of cardiovascular disease per 5-unit increase in the unhealthful plant-based diet index (uPDI) in Greek adults.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that Greek adults who ate more unhealthy plant foods like sugary drinks and fried potatoes had a higher chance of heart disease, just like the claim says.
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