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ReviewNutrition reviews2026

Optimizing Diets for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Promotion of Cardiometabolic Health.

Cheryl A M Anderson, Nicole Karongo

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Review in Nutrition reviews, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Cheryl A M AndersonHerbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0628, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-1877-6873
Nicole KarongoHerbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0628, United States.

Funding

Research and Mentoring in the Clinical Epidemiology and Health Disparities of Cardiovascular Diseases and HypertensionK24HL166951 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI Cheryl Ann Marie Anderson · 2024 to 2026
$396k
McCormick Science InstituteNHLBI NIH HHS K24 HL166951
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis article explores the role of herbs and spices as culturally grounded tools to support the adoption of high-quality diets and promote cardiovascular health.

backgroundCardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with suboptimal dietary patterns contributing substantially to risk. Traditional dietary interventions often fail to account for the complex socioeconomic, cultural, environmental, and behavioral determinants that shape food choices.

methodsDescriptive data from randomized clinical trials and proof-of-concept studies that incorporate spices and herbs into healtful dietary patterns to reduce sodium intake and improve diet quality.

resultsEvidence from the SPICE trial and ongoing HAWAASH studies demonstrates that behavioral interventions incorporating herbs and spices can effectively reduce sodium intake and encourage nutrient-dense food consumption.

conclusionsThese findings provide practical insights for healthcare providers seeking to personalize dietary counseling and nutrition prescriptions, particularly for individuals at risk of or living with cardiometabolic diseases. Incorporating the cultural significance of herbs and spices into public health strategies may offer a promising avenue to enhance dietary adherence, respect traditional foodways, and advance equity in cardiovascular health promotion.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesDietDiet, HealthyHealth PromotionHumansSpicescardiometabolic healthculturally tailoredfoodwayspublic health nutritionspices

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PMID42186266
PMCPMC13201873

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