Summary

Substituting protein or monounsaturated fats for carbohydrates in a healthy diet will reduce heart disease risk, according to the OmniHeart Collaborative Research Group.

OmniHeart compared the effects of three healthy diets on blood pressure and cholesterol levels in 164 adults with elevated blood pressure – systolic of 120–159 mm/Hg or diastolic at 80–99 mm/Hg.