The association between dietary patterns and CVD risk factors among non-Hispanic whites
has not been fully studied. Data from 650 non-Hispanic white adults who participated in one …

ObjectiveTo compare cardiovascular risk factors between vegetarians and non-vegetarians
in black individuals living in the USA. DesignA cross-sectional analysis of a sub-set of 592 …

ObjectivePrevious work studying vegetarians has often found that they have lower blood
pressure (BP). Reasons may include their lower BMI and higher intake levels of fruit and …

Objectives Cardiometabolic diseases are increasing disproportionately in South Asia
compared with other regions of the world despite high levels of vegetarianism. This …

Objective: This study was undertaken to determine if African-American strict vegetarians
(vegans) exhibit lower blood pressure (BP) and a more favorable serum lipid profile than …

Background Studies in the West have shown lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk
among people taking a vegetarian diet, but these findings may be confounded and only a …

Background Following a vegetarian diet is considered to be beneficial for overall health and
is associated with a lower risk of chronic disease. Objective This study examined whether …

Background: Although the health benefits of vegetarian diets have been well documented
among Western population, there are geographic differences of vegetarian diets and the …

Prevalence and trends of different vegetarian diets remain unknown, with estimates varying
depending on the source. Evidence suggests that vegetarian diets are associated with a …

Blood pressure (BP) and serum lipids were compared among three dietary groups of
Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) African-American adults: vegetarians (VEGs: no consumption …