Heart disease poses a significant risk to many Americans—in fact, one person in the United States diesevery 36 secondsfrom cardiovascular disease, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). But sometimes your heart health can seem a little unknowable, especially if you aren’t regularly seeing your doctor (like so few of us did in 2020). The good news is that there are quite a few simple ways to support your heart, even if you feel like you don’t know where to start. And the American Heart Association just added another one to the list.
We already knew that centering plant-based food in your diet had lots of benefits, likehelping you manage your diabetesandupping the amount of antioxidants, fiber and vitaminsyou consume each day. Now, there’s more evidence that eating a plant-based diet makes a difference when it comes to your heart health.
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If you find yourself wanting to ease into a plant-based diet for a taste of those appealing health benefits, try starting withthis Flexitarian Meal Plan for Beginners. The plan includes mostly vegetarian meals, and even some options for meal-prepping. You could also try out thisflexitarian plan that’s perfect for families. And if you ever decide to try a vegan diet, don’t worry—we’ve gotplenty of recipe ideasfor you.
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