Based on the way my body responds and reviewing lab results after trying different diets, I am of the opinion that it has more to do with processed foods versus minimally/unprocessed foods. I don’t think whether it is plant or meat/dairy based really matters that much nutritionally. Enriched flour, is plant based but by no means do I believe that to be healthy. Same goes for sausage and bacon, too processed. N of 1 but since I stopped consuming processed food and stopped worrying about cholesterol while restricting calories, eating plenty of fruit & veggies, and exercising, I have actually lowered my ldl cholesterol by 40 points. Triglycerides were fine. Dr was thrilled, didn’t have the heart to tell her I didn’t follow her advice.