Menopause: Plant-forward diet linked to better heart health

A study presented at NUTRITION 2026 found that postmenopausal women whose diets most closely followed the Planetary Health Diet had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those with lower adherence. The diet emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and limited amounts of fish, dairy, and meat. Experts noted the findings are consistent with research on other plant-forward diets, while cautioning that the results are observational and not yet peer reviewed.

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