While eating a plant-based diet offers a treasure trove of benefits, there are some things to look out for. (Willie B Thomas/Getty Images)
It turns out vegetarians and vegans were really on to something when they decided to cut meat out of their diets.
New research published by Dr Angelo Capodici, of the University of Bologna in Italy reveals that not only does consuming a plant-based diet lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases but also lowers the risk of cancer.
Capodici and his colleagues analysed 48 papers published between January 2000 and June 2023 that explored the relationship between plant-based diets, cardiovascular health and cancer risk and found “significant” health benefits in plant-based diets.
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