Fruit and veg 'counter heart risk genes' The Daily Express
reports that a “wonder diet cures heart disease” and goes on to
say that “a simple diet packed with fruit and raw vegetables is
the key to beating heart disease.” The news report is based on a
large study that looked at how certain genetic variations known
to increase a person’s risk of heart attack and cardiovascular
disease (CVD) are influenced by lifestyle factors, such as diet,
physical activity levels and smoking. The study found that some
of the effects of these genetic variations could be countered by
a diet high in raw vegetables, fruits and berries. Raw
vegetables seemed to have particularly important effects. The
researchers found similar effects when looking at the risk of
CVD and diet in a different group. This well conducted study’s
findings indicate that people with specific genetic risk factors
for heart attack can reduce their risk through a diet high in
fresh fruit and vegetables. It does have some limitations in
that it relied on peo