Do this and you will lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases

A study was conducted in Finland in which they wanted to examine how will a protein source affect the reduction of cholesterol. One group had a 70/30 percent animal to plant protein diet, second 50/50 and the third 30/70 plant to animal protein source.

After 12 weeks, results were showing that the plant-based diet is the most effective option when it comes to lowering your cholesterol levels.

With that in mind, here are some tips on how to avoid cardiovascular problems:

- Eat less red meat

- Avoid processed meats,

- Eat more legumes,

- Drink plant-based milk,

- Eat more nuts, seeds and whole grains

References: Animal vs Plant Protein: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/animal-vs-plant-protein

Difference Between Animal and Plant Protein: https://www.webmd.com/diet/difference-between-animal-protein-plant-protein#1