A new study published in a medical journal reveals that eating fruit daily may help reduce heart disease risk. The study followed over 500,000 adults in China for seven years and found that those who consumed fruit regularly had lower blood pressure and a lower risk of heart disease compared to those who rarely ate fruit.
The researchers noted that the participants who ate fruit every day had a 25% lower risk of developing heart disease than those who ate it less than once a week. They also found that each daily serving of fruit was linked to a 4% decrease in the risk of heart disease.
Fruit is known to be rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which are beneficial for heart health. The study emphasizes the importance of including fruit in our daily diet to maintain a healthy heart.
Dr. Li, the lead author of the study, stated, “Our findings support the recommendation of increasing fruit consumption to promote heart health. Even small amounts of fruit each day may have a significant impact on reducing the risk of heart disease.”
This study adds to the existing evidence that a balanced diet that includes fruit can have a positive impact on heart health. It’s a simple and delicious way to take care of your heart.
Vocabulary List:
- Consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ (noun): The act of using up a resource or consuming food.
- Beneficial /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/ (adjective): Producing good results or helpful effects.
- Emphasizes /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪzɪz/ (verb): To give special importance or prominence to something.
- Antioxidants /ˌæntiˈɑːkɪdənt/ (noun): Substances that inhibit oxidation and neutralize free radicals.
- Significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ (adjective): Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
- Regularly /ˈrɛɡjələrli/ (adverb): At uniform intervals of time; in a consistent manner.
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