Swapping meat for plant diet can help you live longer

A large study found every 3% increase in calories from plant protein reduces the risk of death from all causes by 10%. It is also associated with a 12% lower risk of death from heart disease.

In contrast, raising the animal protein share of calories by 10% led to a 2% higher risk of all-cause death and an 8% greater chance of dying from a heart problem.

Animal protein foods include all types of meat, fish, eggs and dairy products such as milk and cheese.