Could a Plant-Forward Diet Help With Heart Health?
Coronary heart disease risk can increase for women during menopause. The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of a plant-forward diet during this time to boost heart health. Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but it brings about hormonal and body composition changes that can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Medical experts are now highlighting the benefits of a plant-based diet during menopause to support heart health.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), adopting specific dietary habits can help women navigate this crucial life transition while reducing the risk of cardiovascular issues in the long run.
“More women in the US are living longer, and a significant portion of them will spend up to 40 percent of their lives postmenopausal,” Brooke Aggarwal, EdD, MS, FAHA, an assistant professor of medical sciences in Cardiology at Columbia University Medical Center and a volunteer for the AHA’s Go Red for Women movement, said in a statement. Aggarwal stressed the importance of addressing women’s heart health during and after menopause, as the risk of cardiovascular disease evolves with age.
Excerpted from Veg News
