New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that eating starchy snacks (high in white potato or other starches) after any meal is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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Researchers analysed the results of 21,503 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to assess dietary patterns across all meals. Among the study population, 51 percent of participants were women and all participants were aged 30 or older. As per researchers, the amount and the intake time of various types of foods are equally critical for maintaining optimal health.
Grain, fruit, starchy and dairy snacks were identified as the main snack patterns in between meals. The findings suggested that starchy snacks are linked to a 50% greater risk of mortality and a 44-57 percent increased risk of CVD-related death. On the other hand, eating fruits, vegetables or dairy snacks is associated with a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular diseases.
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