One of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease is following a cholesterol-free diet.  In fact, one study found that consuming a balanced plant-based diet reduced the incident of heart disease by 86 percent.  Another scientific article pointed out that a total vegetarian (vegan) diet could prevent approximately 90 percent of all strokes and 97 percent of all heart attacks.

Indeed, research show that consuming animal byproducts has a harmful effect on health.  

According to Dr. Hans Diehl, founder of CHOP, the Coronary Health Improvement Project, "The average risk of heart disease for a man eating meat, eggs, and dairy products is 45 percent.  The risk for a man wo leaves off meat is 15 percent.  

However, the risk of a vegetarian who leaves off meat, eggs, and dairy products drops to only four percent.

                                         Reprinted from Amazing Health