Eat less Cow...
While red meat has not been getting the best rep, this is only because meat heavy diets tend to be linked to increased risks of certain developing diseases and cancers. However, certain long term-studies are now indicating that eating a lot of red meat can actually even shorten your life. By eating less than one serving a day of red meat your chances of living a long life are decreased by almost 13%. This study was conducted at Harvard School of Public Health.
This of course all depends on the type of meat that you are eating. Red meat such as beef, lamb or pork in the size of a deck of cards will do this, and for every extra serving size that is consumed, the increase will be almost 20%. By substituting this protein with a serving of fish or plant protein, poultry, nuts, or whole grains, by avoiding processed meats and focusing our diets more on plant based foods; we can avoid harmful substances and provide ourselves with more valuable nutrients.
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