Not All Diets Pass the Heart-Healthy Test

I doubt you will be surprised by any of this, but it is a scientific look at diets and what is good for the heart and what only claims to be (or at least cannot yet be shown to be good)


From WebMD:
Not All Diets Pass the Heart-Healthy Test:

"The final results showed only three specific dietary factors had strong evidence behind them as proven heart disease fighters:

* Vegetable-rich diet
* Eating nuts rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like walnuts and other nuts
* Following a Mediterranean-style diet high in vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, whole grains, cheese or yogurt, and fish

Of these, only a Mediterranean-style diet has been shown in randomized controlled studies to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Researchers also found strong evidence behind the negative effects of the following dietary factors on heart disease risk:

* Following a Western-style diet high in processed meats, red meat, butter, refined grains, and high-fat dairy products
* High-glycemic index foods
* Trans-fatty acids"