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Eating 170g of One Food Daily Cuts Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Researchers found that eating about 170 g of pulses a day and 60-80 g of soy foods cut high blood pressure risk by 30%.
- Researchers from King's College London found that consuming legumes and soy foods is linked to a reduced risk of high blood pressure, with participants experiencing 16% and 19% lower risk respectively.
- Ideal daily intake appears to be approximately 170g of legumes and 60-80g of soy, which provide potassium, magnesium, and fiber—nutrients known to help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
- Current consumption across Europe and the UK remains low, with average intakes of only 8-15g per day, far below the recommended 65 to 100g for overall cardiovascular health.
- Tracy Parker, senior dietitian at the British Heart Foundation , said the study "adds to the growing evidence" that legumes and soy support healthier blood pressure as part of a balanced diet.
- Maeva May, director of research at the Stroke Association, suggests "simple swaps" like choosing beans and soy instead of processed meats can help manage blood pressure and prevent stroke consequences.
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Legumes and soy foods may help reduce hypertension risk
A higher dietary intake of soy and legumes is linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
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This everyday plant protein may be quietly reshaping blood pressure risk in ways doctors cannot ignore
A higher dietary intake of soy and legumes is linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
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