Feb. 2025 Moreton & Company Health Insights

Heart Smart Habits
Listen to your heart this February—or at least, read about it in this month’s Health Insights. From the benefits of meatless protein to advice on handling stress, this newsletter comes packed with tips for boosting your heart’s health.

Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard. According to the researchers, these risk reductions are likely driven by the replacement of red and processed meats with plant proteins.

“The average American eats a 1:3 plant to animal protein ratio. Our findings suggest a ratio of at least 1:2 is much more effective in preventing CVD. For CHD prevention, a ratio of 1:1.3 or higher should come from plants,” said lead author Andrea Glenn.

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