Eating a vegetarian diet slashes the risk of heart failure by almost half, scientists have discovered.
Those who swap processed meats and fatty foods for a mostly plant-based diet are 42 per cent less likely to develop heart failure.
A diet which includes whole grains, fish, beans, and dark green leafy plants lead to a heart-healthy lifestyle, scientists from Icahn School of Medicine in New York said.
Foods to avoid include refined carbohydrates, foods high in added sugars, trans fats, saturated fats and processed meats.
