Trading Processed Meat for Pulses Protects the Heart: Findings from EAS 2026
A landmark study presented this week at the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) 2026 congress in Amsterdam reveals that replacing processed meat with pulses—such as lentils, chickpeas, and beans—significantly reduces cardiovascular risk markers in adults. Researchers tracking dietary patterns over a five-year period found that this specific substitution lowers systemic inflammation and improves lipid profiles, offering…