Swapping animal-based for plant-based foods could be better for you

Swapping animal-based foods such as processed or red meat and eggs for plant-based foods such as nuts, legumes, and whole grains is associated with reduced risk of death and health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. This systematic review, published in BMC Medicine, provides further support for an overall shift from animal- to plant-based diets to promote better health.