Are vegetarian foods healthy?

With the continuous improvement of living standards, many people are suffering from "diseases of wealth", such as obesity, hyperlipidemia and diabetes

However, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2020 conference, not all vegetarian foods are healthy

"This finding is more obvious in women

Most dietary studies simply define plant-based diets as "vegetarian" or "low meat", thereby treating all plant-based foods equally

Healthy plant foods are mainly foods that are less processed, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, and tea and coffee

The research team led by Dr.

The analysis was conducted in 146 obese participants with normal blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar

Within ten years, nearly half of these participants had hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia, a combination that is particularly dangerous to heart health

Researchers have found that choosing healthier plant-based foods can help maintain normal blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar

Dr.