The Claim
In low and low-middle socioeconomic regions, diets low in fiber, fruits, nuts, seeds, omega-3 fatty acids, vegetables, and whole grains collectively account for the majority of the burden of ischemic heart disease.
What the research says
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In regions with lower socioeconomic resources, a diet lacking fiber, fruits, nuts, seeds, omega-3 fatty acids, vegetables, and whole grains is responsible for most cases of ischemic heart disease.
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In low and low-middle socioeconomic regions, diets low in fiber, fruits, nuts, seeds, omega-3 fatty acids, vegetables, and whole grains collectively account for the majority of ischemic heart disease burden, suggesting that undernutrition of protective foods is a primary dietary driver of heart disease in these populations.
When diets lack fiber, fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and omega-3 fats, the body produces more bad cholesterol and less of the chemicals that keep blood vessels open and calm. This causes fatty deposits to build up in heart arteries, blocking blood flow and starving the heart muscle of oxygen.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Impact of dietary risk on global ischemic heart disease: findings from 1990–2019
In poorer countries, most heart disease is caused by not eating enough healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains — not by eating too much junk food. The study shows this pattern clearly across the world.
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