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A Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet can help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Research shows that plant-based diets can produce meaningful reductions in LDL, an important risk factor for heart disease.
Eating a Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet can support healthy blood pressure. Plant foods are naturally rich in fiber, potassium and other nutrients that support cardiovascular health.
A Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet may help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. Research shows that plant-rich eating patterns can improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity. For some people, diet and other lifestyle changes may even help type 2 diabetes go into remission.
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