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  1. Health and Nutrition News

  2. Mar 31, 2026
American Heart Association Recommends Plant-Based Protein Over Meat

Updated American Heart Association guidelines for improving cardiovascular health recommend prioritizing plant-based proteins (such as legumes and nuts) over meat, and replacing full-fat dairy and saturated animal fats with plant-based unsaturated fats.

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