The Claim
Replacing unprocessed red meat or processed meat with plant-based protein sources such as nuts and seeds is associated with a lower risk of fatal coronary heart disease in both men and women, based on isocaloric substitution models from pooled cohort data. In women, replacing processed meat with soy, poultry, seafood, or dairy, and unprocessed red meat with soy or dairy, is also associated with reduced risk.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Swapping out red or processed meats for plant-based proteins like nuts, seeds, or soy could help lower the chance of dying from heart disease — especially in women.
See the scientific wording
Replacing unprocessed red meat or processed meat with plant-based protein sources such as nuts and seeds is associated with a lower risk of fatal coronary heart disease in both men and women, based on isocaloric substitution models from pooled cohort data. In women, replacing processed meat with soy, poultry, seafood, or dairy, and unprocessed red meat with soy or dairy, was also linked to reduced risk.
What the research says
1 studyThe study shows that swapping red or processed meat for nuts, seeds, or other healthy proteins lowers the risk of dying from heart disease, especially in women—just like the claim says.
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