World Journal of Food and Nutrition
[ ISSN : 2833-3535 ]
Plant-Based Diet to Prevent Coronary Artery Disease
Review Article
Volume 1 - Issue 2
1School of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
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Abstract
Plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Only plant-based diet showed a reversal effect on coronary artery disease. Recommended plant-based diet is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Plant-based diets can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease through several mechanisms.