According to a recent article published by VEJA magazine, adding more plant-based protein to your diet, such as legumes, whole grains, and nuts, helps prevent disease and increase longevity. According to a review published in the BMJ, each 3% increase in daily plant-based protein intake was associated with a 5% reduction in the risk of premature death from all causes.<\/p>\n
To reach this conclusion, the researchers examined data from 32 previously published studies, totaling 715,128 participants. The results showed that people who ate a higher-protein diet had a lower likelihood of premature death than individuals with low protein intake.<\/p>\n
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Beneficial effects<\/b><\/p>\n
Plant protein intake was associated with an 81% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality. Animal protein intake was not significantly associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer mortality.<\/p>\n
But how can increased plant-based protein consumption increase longevity? Possible reasons for the beneficial effects of plant-based proteins include their association with favorable changes in blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels, which may help reduce the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers.<\/p>\n
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Take Care of Your Diet<\/b><\/p>\n
Some simple ways to add more plant-based protein to your diet include adding seeds, nuts, and legumes (beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas) to your meals, gradually replacing animal protein, and eating a handful of nuts or chestnuts between meals.<\/p>\n
It is worth noting that to increase longevity, other lifestyle changes are essential, including maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), maintaining a balanced diet, not smoking, reducing alcohol consumption and regularly practicing physical activity.<\/p>\n
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