CNN —Replacing animal-based food such as red and processed meat or eggs with plant-based options such as nuts or legumes may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a comprehensive review has found. Previous studies have already indicated some health benefits from plant-based diets. Simply switching animal-based products for plant-based products doesn’t automatically result in a healthy diet. “We need to be cautious about words like plant-based, which can be used by food manufacturers,” Mellor said. “Just because the statistics say a swap reduces risk, does it make culinary and cultural sense?

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Persons: ” Sabrina Schlesinger, Schlesinger, Duane Mellor, ”, Mellor, wasn’t, ” Mellor, “ Organizations: CNN, BMC Medicine, German Diabetes Center, Aston Medical School, World Health Organization, US Department of Agriculture Locations: Düsseldorf, Birmingham, UK