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Healthy Diets Slash Coronary Heart Disease Risk by 15%

2/12/2026

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A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that diet quality strongly influences coronary heart disease (CHD) risk.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 200,000 U.S. adults over about 30 years.
Healthy diets rich in plant-based foods and whole grains were linked to a 15% lower CHD risk.
Unhealthy diets high in refined carbohydrates and animal products increased CHD risk.

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Story summary

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that diet quality strongly influences coronary heart disease (CHD) risk.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 200,000 U.S. adults over about 30 years.
Healthy diets rich in plant-based foods and whole grains were linked to a 15% lower CHD risk.
Unhealthy diets high in refined carbohydrates and animal products increased CHD risk.