If you swap out meat and white bread for beans, lentils, and whole grains, your body may have less swelling and better cholesterol, which could mean fewer heart problems.
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This study found that eating more plants like vegetables, beans, and whole grains — and less meat and processed foods — lowers bad cholesterol, reduces body inflammation, and helps prevent heart disease, which is exactly what the claim says.
This study says swapping meat and processed foods for beans, nuts, and whole grains helps lower bad cholesterol and may reduce heart disease risk—exactly what the claim says.
Dietary and Policy Priorities for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Obesity: A Comprehensive Review
This study says eating more beans, nuts, whole grains, and vegetables instead of red meat and white bread helps prevent heart disease — which is exactly what the claim says.
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