Eating more plants and whole grains instead of meat and sugary refined foods matters more for preventing heart disease than just how much fat or carbs you eat.

This study found that eating a low-carb diet made of plants like nuts, soy, and vegetables was better for heart health than a high-carb vegetarian diet — even though the plant diet had more fat. This shows that what kind of food you eat (plants vs. processed carbs) matters more than just how much fat or carbs you eat.

Eating more whole plants like whole grains, fruits, and nuts lowers heart disease risk, but eating lots of white bread, sugary drinks, or fries — even if they're plant-based — raises it. The study shows what you eat matters more than just how much fat or carbs you consume.

The study found that eating more plants and whole grains — no matter if you're eating low-carb or low-fat — lowers heart disease risk, while eating more meat and junk carbs raises it. So what you eat matters more than just how much fat or carbs you cut.

This study found that eating mostly plants like veggies, fruits, beans, and whole grains — and less meat and processed foods — helps lower bad cholesterol and inflammation, which are big reasons people get heart disease. So yes, what kind of food you eat matters more than just how much fat or carbs are in it.