The EAT-Lancet Diet Associated Cardiovascular Health Parameters: Evidence from a Brazilian Study

By:

Rosa Sá de Oliveira Neta, Severina Carla Vieira Cunha Lima, Maria Fernanda Araújo de Medeiros, David Bruno Melo Araújo, Nicole Bernardi, Armando Augusto Noberto Galdino de Araújo, Michelle Cristine Medeiros Jacob, Adélia da Costa Pereira de Arruda Neta

Date:

2024

Resource type:

Blogs/news/opinion

Link:

View Review

Cardiovascular diseases

Sustainable Diets

EAT-Lancet Diet

Planetary Health Diet Index

Ultra-processed foods

This cross-sectional study evaluated the relationship between adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet and cardiometabolic health among 398 adults in northeastern Brazil. The Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI) showed a significant positive correlation with improved cardiovascular health parameters, such as blood pressure and lipid profiles. The findings underscore the benefits of sustainable, plant-based dietary patterns in reducing cardiometabolic risks and promoting environmental sustainability.