The more healthy plant foods you eat, the lower your risk of dying — and the more unhealthy plant foods you eat, the higher your risk. It’s a straight-line relationship.

People who eat more plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains tend to live longer than those who eat fewer of them.

People who eat mostly healthy plant foods like whole grains, fruits, and nuts have a lower chance of dying from any cause compared to those who eat fewer of these foods.

People who eat a lot of unhealthy plant foods like sugary drinks, white bread, and fries have a higher chance of dying early than those who eat fewer of these foods.

Just because a diet is plant-based doesn’t mean it’s healthy — eating lots of veggies and nuts is good, but eating lots of sugary drinks and white bread is bad, even if they’re plant-based.

People who eat more plants and less meat tend to have a lower chance of having heart attacks, strokes, or dying from heart problems.