Vegan nutrition (1)
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The relationship between diet and health is complicated, poorly understood and very poorly reported to the public. But the principle of moderation and a diet mostly of plant sources seems to be a recommendation that has stood the test of time
If you choose to eat this way, it’s important to plan ahead, its success is mainly dependent upon compliance
Dr. Michael Rosenbaum is a professor of pediatrics and medicine at Columbia University
We'll try to cover some of the most controversial topics:
- Meat
Processed meats - such as bacon, sausages, and ham - do cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)
100g of red meat a day increases the risk of cancer by 17% (world health organization)
Many national health recommendations advise people to limit intake of processed meat and red meat, which are linked to increased risks of death from heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses.
Most Meat Has Hormones In It, as to make cows grow at an unnaturally fast rate, the cattle industry feeds them pellets full of hormones. And while organic or hormone-free meat might be a better option, they have hormones that naturally occur in animals, whether they've been given artificial hormones or not — so when you eat those animals, you're also eating hormones.

