This document references 11 studies related to dietary recommendations and the effects of different macronutrients on cardiovascular health and disease risk factors. Several studies found that lower carbohydrate or fat intake from foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish was associated with lower blood lipids and blood pressure. Other studies found that reducing carbohydrate intake can improve metabolic syndrome independently of weight loss. Overall, the studies suggest that moderate carbohydrate or fat intake, especially from plant sources, is best for cardiovascular health outcomes.
This document references 11 studies related to dietary recommendations and the effects of different macronutrients on cardiovascular health and disease risk factors. Several studies found that lower carbohydrate or fat intake from foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish was associated with lower blood lipids and blood pressure. Other studies found that reducing carbohydrate intake can improve metabolic syndrome independently of weight loss. Overall, the studies suggest that moderate carbohydrate or fat intake, especially from plant sources, is best for cardiovascular health outcomes.
This document references 11 studies related to dietary recommendations and the effects of different macronutrients on cardiovascular health and disease risk factors. Several studies found that lower carbohydrate or fat intake from foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish was associated with lower blood lipids and blood pressure. Other studies found that reducing carbohydrate intake can improve metabolic syndrome independently of weight loss. Overall, the studies suggest that moderate carbohydrate or fat intake, especially from plant sources, is best for cardiovascular health outcomes.
This document references 11 studies related to dietary recommendations and the effects of different macronutrients on cardiovascular health and disease risk factors. Several studies found that lower carbohydrate or fat intake from foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish was associated with lower blood lipids and blood pressure. Other studies found that reducing carbohydrate intake can improve metabolic syndrome independently of weight loss. Overall, the studies suggest that moderate carbohydrate or fat intake, especially from plant sources, is best for cardiovascular health outcomes.
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