Fasting can help reduce the risk of heart disease

Research results, published in the Journal of American Clinical Nutrition in February 2013, once again confirm that reducing meat or even eliminating meat in daily diets will be very beneficial to health. , especially the cardiovascular system.

Scientists from Oxford University have conducted a large-scale study by analyzing data of nearly 45,000 people in England and Scotland, of which about one-third are vegetarian and the rest eat meat from 90s of last century.

Research results show that regular vegetarian diet reduces 32% risk of heart disease. Vegetarians are less likely to die or treat cardiovascular diseases than those who regularly eat meat and fish.

According to experts, differences in cholesterol, blood pressure and body weight are important factors leading to the results of the study. However, research does not specify whether lifestyle or habits such as exercise, smoking affect.

Statistics show that 94,000 people die from heart disease every year in the UK, more than any other disease. Meanwhile, the number of people with heart disease needs to treat about 2.6 million people. The main cause of cardiovascular problems is because fat builds up in the arteries leading to a blockage in the heart's blood supply.

Dr. Francesca Crowe, head of the research team at Oxford University, said the main message the group wanted to make is that diet is an important factor, determining the health of the human heart. Vegetarians have more stable blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and an ideal weight than those who eat a lot of meat and fish. However, if you adjust your diet appropriately, even if you eat meat, fish can still have a healthy heart.

Ms. Tracy Parker of the British Heart Organization recommends trying to maintain a balanced and varied diet. In particular, remember that fasting is not a shortcut for a healthy heart and the balance of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals in the daily menu is the optimal way. And the advice for people who want to switch to a vegetarian diet is to make up for the vitamins and minerals that are missing due to not eating meat and fish.