By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Apr 3 2025 New study shows that eliminating processed meat and boosting fruit intake may add years to life and reduce the burden of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer in the Netherlands. Study:  Non-communicable disease burden through adhering to Dutch dietary guidelines: a modeling study to estimate future reductions. Image Credit: nait029 / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in The Lancet investigates the impact of current