The Claim
Low intake of nuts and seeds is associated with the highest burden of ischemic heart disease deaths globally, at a rate of 9.87 deaths per 100,000 population, with lower intakes of whole grains, fruits, and higher sodium intake following in descending order of attributable deaths.
What the research says
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Populations with the lowest consumption of nuts and seeds have the highest number of deaths from ischemic heart disease, at 9.87 per 100,000 people, followed by low whole grain, low fruit, and high sodium intake.
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Low intake of nuts and seeds is associated with the highest burden of ischemic heart disease deaths globally, contributing 9.87 deaths per 100,000 population, followed by low whole grains (9.22), low fruits (7.25), and high sodium (7.15) per 100,000 population.
Eating too few nuts and seeds lowers healthy fats and plant compounds in the blood, which causes bad cholesterol to build up in artery walls, stiffens blood vessels, and increases inflammation, leading to blockages that cause heart attacks.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that not eating enough nuts and seeds is the biggest dietary mistake linked to heart disease deaths around the world — more than not eating enough fruits, whole grains, or eating too much salt. The numbers match exactly what the claim says.
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