The Claim
Substituting one serving per day of eggs with nuts, legumes, or whole grains is associated with a 15–21% lower relative risk and a 3.0–4.8% lower absolute risk of cardiovascular disease over 30 years.
What the research says
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Replacing one daily serving of eggs with nuts, legumes, or whole grains is linked to a 15–21% reduction in relative risk and a 3.0–4.8% reduction in absolute risk of cardiovascular disease over 30 years.
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Substituting eggs with nuts, legumes, or whole grains at one serving per day is associated with a 15–21% lower relative risk of cardiovascular disease and a 3.0–4.8% lower absolute risk over 30 years, suggesting that replacing dietary cholesterol sources with plant-based proteins may reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.
When eggs are replaced with nuts, legumes, or whole grains, the body gets less cholesterol and more fiber and plant compounds. This lowers bad cholesterol in the blood, reduces swelling in artery walls, and helps blood vessels stay flexible, which prevents plaque buildup and heart disease over time.
What the research says
1 studyReplacing one egg a day with nuts, beans, or whole grains is linked to a lower risk of heart disease over time — and the study shows that swapping eggs and meats for these plant foods really does help your heart.
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