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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: “Lettuce Eat” Plant-Based Diets: Healthy & Non-Healthy
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Lisa Lammert, R.D.N., L.D.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death to individuals in the U.S. Many feel that our typical American diet with its high saturated fat content is a major contributor to this. There’s good evidence that shows plant-based diets are cost-effective in lowering the risk factors for cardiovascular disease including obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes. They may also lower the number of medications an individual needs to take to manage their chronic diseases. So, are there any disadvantages to...