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A Plant-Forward Thai Diet Reduces Markers of Chronic Disease
A study comparing a traditional Thai diet to one using plant-based ingredients found the latter to have significant health benefits. Researchers randomized 62 individuals to eat a traditional Thai diet or a diet in which the animal products were replaced with plant-based alternatives. After 12 weeks, significant improvements were found in BMI, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, kidney health, and gut microbiome composition.
References
Chaiyodsilp S, Watcharapichat P, Suwanjutah T, et al. A comparison of a Healthy Thai Diet and Contemporary Thai Diet on health indices in individuals with noncommunicable diseases: a randomized controlled trial. RMJ. 2025;48(1): e270918-e270918.
