Eating Smart: Plant-Based Diets for Cardiometabolic Protection – Breaking Down Nutrients and Portions
Author: Linda Rohyans, RN, MSN, CNS, APN, CHFN-K

Summary

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and globally. Suboptimal nutrition is a leading contributor and risk factor for CVD and premature death, leading to approximately 50% of CVD deaths globally. Diets lacking in proper nutrition have led to increases in obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, pre-diabetes, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Dietary factors, including high intake of sodium and processed meat products and low intake of fruits and vegetables have been associated with 45.5% of cardiometabolic deaths in the United States. Poor dietary patterns are a leading risk factor for illness in the United States. Identifying healthy dietary patterns that improve health and reduce chronic disease is of significant importance. Plant-based diets have consistently been associated with beneficial cardiometabolic effects.

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