Eating vegetables may not protect against heart disease, study suggests

The findings challenge previous research that suggests eating more vegetables is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease which can lead to stroke, heart attacks and death

Eating vegetables may not protect against heart disease, study suggests (David Davies/PA)

Packing your diet full of vegetables does not protect against heart disease, a new study suggests.

The findings challenge previous research that suggests eating more vegetables is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – which can lead to stroke, heart attacks, and death.