DID YOU KNOW...?

Did you know that excess meat consumption is bad for the planet, for our health, and for the well-being of animals?

Studies have shown that people who eat too much meat are 20 percent more likely to develop cancer, especially if they eat a lot of red meat. Pancreatic cancer, in particular, has been linked to heavy meat consumption. 

Meat also contains lots of saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease. 

 
Too much meat depletes your stores of magnesium and that then will cause your bones to weaken.

If you're eating more than the recommended daily allowance of meat, you should probably consider lowering your meat consumption.

Eating higher quality cuts of meat, in smaller portions, can help curb your meat cravings without putting your health at risk.

If you're eating too much meat, replace some of the meat in your diet with non-meat sources of protein. Beans, legumes, whole grains and dairy products all contain protein. Nuts, seeds, eggs and soy foods are good choices. While fish and seafood might technically be meats, they don't carry the same risks as do red meat, pork and poultry, because they are so low in saturated fats and cholesterol; fish and seafood can safely take the place of other meats in your diet.

#stayHealthy

 

Wednesday, August 20, 2014