Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Benefits Associated with Swapping Animal Proteins for Plant Proteins

A new study suggests that swapping one to two servings of animal proteins for plant proteins a day could lower three key cholesterol markers which may help in cardiovascular disease prevention. The three cholesterol markers studied here are low-density lipoprotein, which contributes to fatty buildups in arteries, non-high density lipoprotein, which is the total cholesterol minus high-density lipoprotein, and apolipoprotein B, which is the protein within low-density lipoprotein that contributes to clogged arteries. Some good sources of plant proteins include soy, nuts, beans, and lentils. Cholesterol lowering effects may be even greater if these plant proteins are combined with other cholesterol-lowering foods such as oats, barley, and plant sterols. People in North America typically consume little plant protein, so, based on this study, there is great potential for preventing some cardiovascular disease occurrences. 

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