Sunday, June 18, 2006
Veg 'prevents artery hardening'
Eating vegetables may prevent hardening of the arteries, research suggests.
US researchers found 38% less build up of fatty deposits in the arteries of mice who were fed a mixture of vegetables, including carrots and peas.
Evidence on the effects of diet on atherosclerosis in humans is not clear but eating fruit and vegetables is known to protect against heart disease.
Technorati tag: Food, Vegetables, Arteries
posted by I at 8:49 am
