Many of us have heard that plant-based diets may lower the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other diseases. But a new study led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that people who eat diets with higher amounts of healthy plant-based foods and lower amounts of less-healthy plant-based foods may reduce their risk of stroke compared to people with lower-quality diets.
They found that healthy plant-based diets may lower overall stroke risk by up to 10%. They defined a healthy plant-based diet as one rich in leafy greens, whole grains, and beans, with lesser amounts of foods like refined grains, potatoes, and added sugars.
So even if you are eating a plant-based diet, the quality of the food you eat matters to your health. We all do the best we can. Just know that the choices you make can have benefits to your health.
