NHS : declared in 'Avoid fads and stick to diet guidelines,' say US heart experts

Plant-based dietThe evidence suggests a mainly plant-based diet could improve cardiovascular risk factors and reduce the progression of coronary heart disease. A review carried out by US cardiologists found little evidence fads like juicing and coconut oil prevent heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. Dietary studies often have inherent limitations. The findings should therefore primarily be considered to be the authors' opinion following their review of the evidence. Randomised controlled trials looking at diet can be difficult to conduct, especially on topics like heart disease, which can take many years to see results.

A healthy heart starts with a healthy diet

Tuesday wraps up the American Heart Association's Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and start the conversation about preventing it. Usually, that's where all the nutritious foods are."The American Heart Association also recommends regular exercise to boost your heart health. According to the Association, a healthy diet and lifestyle are our best weapons against heart disease. The American Heart Association says while you may be eating plenty of food, your body may not be getting the nutrients it needs to be healthy. There are good fats and bad fats.


And the fiber in fruits and vegetables is critical to a healthy diet." Every year Americans adopt new diet trends, from the juicing craze to gluten-free diets, and each new fad promises health benefits such as weight loss and higher energy. "The diet that is most cardioprotective is mostly plant based ... predominantly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and limited amounts of animal products if any." Researchers say there is no evidence that a gluten-free diet helps with weight loss in healthy individuals and some studies even show weight gain on a gluten-free diet. "Because a diet, no matter how nutritious," he says, "is only nutritious if people stay on it."



collected by :Lucy William