I changed my diet to a plant based one back in February. I have cut out red meat but I still give myself permission to eat whatever I want. I eat a lot of beans for protein and only occasionally chicken. Overall I have made a hugh shift. The good news is that my blood pressure has dropped quite a bit. Never thought it would be possible but I may be able to drop the pills for hypertension. Of course I’ll see my cardiologist first. Small, regular additions to my exercise level must be contributing to this result.