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Eating Vegetables May Not Protect Against Heart Disease, Study Suggests

The findings challenge previous research that suggests eating more vegetables is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Packing your diet full of vegetables does not protect against heart disease, a new study suggests. 

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Packing your diet full of vegetables does not protect against heart disease, a new study suggests.

The findings challenge previous research that suggests eating more vegetables is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – which can lead to stroke, heart attacks, and death.