For Health, More Nuts, Beans and Whole Grains In Your Diet Plant-based foods are linked to a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, a new study shows. Author: Alice Callahan Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)