The Claim

A diet score combining higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and whole-fat dairy is associated with a 30% lower risk of all-cause mortality and an 18% lower risk of major cardiovascular events in adults across 80 countries, with the strongest associations observed in low- and middle-income regions where baseline consumption of these foods is lowest.

Source: Diet, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 80 countries

What the research says

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In plain English

Adults who consume more fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and whole-fat dairy have a 30% lower risk of dying from any cause and an 18% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, with the strongest benefits seen in low- and middle-income countries where these foods are eaten less often.

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A diet score combining higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and whole-fat dairy is associated with a 30% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 18% lower risk of major cardiovascular events in adults across 80 countries, with the strongest associations observed in low- and middle-income regions where baseline consumption of these foods is lowest.

Why this might work

Eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and whole-fat dairy lowers inflammation in blood vessels and improves how well blood vessels relax and pump blood. This keeps the heart and arteries healthy, reduces the chance of clots and blockages, and prevents organs from failing due to poor blood flow.

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What the research says

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  1. Study: Diet, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 80 countries

    People who eat more fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, fish, and full-fat dairy are less likely to die early or have heart attacks or strokes, especially in poorer countries where these foods are harder to find. The study found this pattern in over 245,000 people across 80 countries.

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