A comparative risk assessment model has estimated that 45.4% of all cardiometabolic (heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes) deaths in U.S. adults was associated with suboptimal consumption of the following specific dietary factors:
- High sodium intake (9.5%).
- Low consumption of nuts and seeds (8.5%).
- High consumption of processed meats (8.2%).
- Low omega-3 fatty acids (7.8%).
- Low vegetable intake 7.6%).
- Low fruit intake (7.5%).
- High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (7.4%).
LifeTip: Optimizing the consumption of the items above could reduce the risk of premature cardiometabolic deaths significantly. Watch “Reverse Heart Disease Naturally” with Dr. David DeRose for more recommendations.
Adapted from PositiveChoices.com
