Replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans nuts or soy may be linked to a modestly reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) say researchers. The study published in the journal the BMJ suggests that substituting whole grains and dairy products for total red meat and eggs for processed red meat might also reduce this risk. Substantial evidence suggests that high consumption of red meat especially processed red meat such as bacon hot dogs sausages and salami is associated with an increased risk of death and major chronic diseases including coronary heart disease. For the current study