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Why do South Asians have such high rates of heart disease?

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  1. tildes_fl
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    Looks like having too much energy is the root cause.

    But vegetarians who eat traditional South Asian foods like fried snacks, sweetened beverages and high-fat dairy products were found to have worse cardiovascular health than those who eat what the researchers call a “prudent” diet with more fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains (and, for nonvegetarians, fish and chicken).

    Looks like having too much energy is the root cause.