By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. May 13 2025 Just a little less meat, a little more veg: Researchers show that even small weekly swaps from red or processed meat to plant-based foods can lower your risk of heart disease. ​​​​​​​ Study: Partial substitution of red or processed meat with plant-based foods and the risk of cardiovascular disease . ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Chalee2500 / Shutterstock A modelled study conducted by an international team of researchers found that partially replacing red or