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There is no longer
any doubt about the fact that eating meat is
bad for our health. The list of diseases
known to be associated with the consumption
of meat, which are common among meat eaters,
appears like the index of a medical
textbook. Anemia, appendicitis, arthritis,
breast cancer, cancer of the colon, cancer
of the prostate, constipation, diabetes,
gall stones, gout, high blood pressure,
indigestion, obesity, piles, strokes and
varicose vein. These are just some of the
well known disorders which are more likely
to affect meat eaters.
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The worst meat options:
Red meat and processed meats contain more
saturated fat and trans fat that other
animal products, and, therefore, are poorer
food choices. However, the fat issue does
not tell the whole story. Scientific studies
have documented that red meat has a much
more pronounced association with colon
cancer and pancreatic cancer compared with
other animal products. The consumption of
red meat and processed meats on a regular
basis more than doubles the risk of some
cancers. Even ingesting a small amount of
red meat, such as two to three ounces a day,
has been shown to significantly increase the
risk of cancer. Toxic nitrogenous compounds
(called N-nitroso) occur in larger
concentrations in red meat and processed
meats. Red meat also has high haem (also
spelled heme) content. Haem is an
iron-carrying protein, and it has been shown
to have destructive effects on the cells
lining our digestive tract. Processed meat,
luncheon meat, barbequed meat, and red meat
must not be a regular part of your diet if
you are looking to maintain excellent health
into your later years of life.
Eating too many animal products and not
enough vegetables increases one's risk of
cancer. To achieve optimal health, humans
require a high exposure to a full
phytochemical vegetarian such as seeds,
berries, vegetables and beans. Also, since
animal products contain no fiber, they
remain in the digestive tract longer,
slowing digestive transit time and allowing
heightened exposure to toxic compounds.
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This article
was taken from a Book By Joel Fuhrman
entitled Eat for Health |
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