Plant-Based Diets Tied to Lower Risk for Heart Failure Our dietary patterns of more fried food and sweetened beverages tied to higher risk. Plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk for heart failure in adults without known heart disease, according to a study published on the April 30 . Kyla M. Lara, M.D., used … Continue reading PLANT-BASED DIET LOWERS RISK FOR HEART FAILURE