Alice H. Lichtenstein, D.Sc., FAHA, senior scientist and director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, is chair of the writing group for the American Heart Asociation scientific statement, “2021 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health”.

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"Adhering to a heart-healthy diet is actually very good for the environment because the emphasis is on plant foods, as opposed to animals foods. The carbon footprint of the diet in general is actually reduced."