Why eating plants helps your heart

Eating more plants, whole grains, and healthy fats can lower your risk of heart disease by about 13 to 15%, no matter if you're cutting carbs or cutting fat.

Eating foods like oats, beans, and avocados might help your blood vessels work better and lower your risk of heart problems.

Eating lots of plants like fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds may help keep your cholesterol healthy and lower your chances of heart problems.

People who eat mostly plants like vegetables, fruits, beans, and nuts tend to have lower levels of the 'bad' cholesterol in their blood, probably because these foods are full of fiber, antioxidants, and good fats.