Ripe's video: NEW STUDY Eating Plant Based Reduces Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

A new scientific study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found a link between cardiovascular health and plant-based diets, a contribution to the growing evidence that eating fewer animal products improves physical health. Scientists logged the diets of over 10,000 participants, who were then split into two groups: those who ate more plant-based food and those who ate more animal-based food. Those in the plant-based group were found to be 16 percent less likely to have heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and similar conditions. Compared to the plant-based group, those in the animal-based group had a 32 percent higher chance of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 25 percent higher risk of dying from any cause. Lead scientist Casey Rebholz said these findings don’t necessarily mean one should switch to a vegan diet, though they do indicate that people should limit their meat consumption. "While you don't have to give up foods derived from animals completely, our study does suggest that eating a larger proportion of plant-based foods and a smaller proportion of animal-based foods may help reduce your risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other type of cardiovascular disease,” Rebholz said. Rebholz stressed that simply decreasing meat intake is not enough -- for a well-balanced diet, one should eat more vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and fruits, as well as eating less meat. Chief science and medical officer of the American Heart Association Mariell Jessup concurred, stating that one should not just limit the meat in their diet, but also choose plant-based foods rich in nutritional value. While the study did not prove that plant-based diets improve heart health, it did highlight a link between the two. Those who eat plant-based diets are also more likely to engage in other heart-healthy practices, such as exercising, getting sufficient amounts of sleep, and manage emotional stress, which could be a contributing factor in the results of the study. Ripe is a 100% independent media production company dedicated to bringing the fringe plant-based lifestyle mainstream with original video content, documentaries and series. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/ripewatch CHECK US OUT: Ripewatch.com FOLLOW RIPE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ripewatch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripewatch Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripewatch