Vegetarians eat MORE ultra-processed food than meat-eaters study finds - and researchers warn against plant-based milks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Vegetarians eat MORE ultra-processed food than meat-eaters study finds - and researchers warn against plant-based milks

Daily Mail  

Vegetarians eat more ultra-processed foods than their carnivorous counterparts, a major UK study has revealed. While the diet can be packed with fresh fruit and vegetables, vegetarians can also consume hefy amounts of UPFs like chocolate bars, ready meals, frozen pizzas, and sodas. The authors said their results also found a rise in the consumption of UPF plant-based milks and fake meats among plant-conscious vegetarians, vegans and pescatarians, which they called 'concerning'. Stock image 'It is, therefore, important that urgently needed policies that address food system sustainability also promote rebalancing diets towards minimally processed foods away from UPFs.' The authors of the current study, which also included scientists from France and Brazil, highlighted research that suggested UPF consumption in general is linked to a host of health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer and death.

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Cooked: All-meat eaters say they feel great - but why? - ABC listen
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cooked: All-meat eaters say they feel great - but why? - ABC listen

ABC  

Diets like carnivore have been popping up all over the place. On this episode of Cooked, we sift through some of the counterintuitive findings around carnivore — the scientific pitfalls you need to be aware of when reading the research — and the health effects in the short and long term. Guests: Mick and Jenny New South Wales, Australia Dr …

‘Limiting ultra-processed foods may not always result in healthy diet’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Limiting ultra-processed foods may not always result in healthy diet’

The Independent  

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Is eco-friendly eating healthy? Debunking 5 common myths
9 months, 1 week ago

Is eco-friendly eating healthy? Debunking 5 common myths

Hindustan Times  

Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here are five common food myths that need to be busted: Myth 1: "Meat's eco-footprint is exaggerated" Animal husbandry is one of the most environmentally-damaging activities in food production due to its high greenhouse gas emissions, extensive resource use, and the pollution it causes. Myth 2: …

Vegan fake meats are linked to increase in heart deaths, study suggests: Experts say plant-based diets can boost health – but NOT if they are ultra-processed
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Vegan fake meats are linked to increase in heart deaths, study suggests: Experts say plant-based diets can boost health – but NOT if they are ultra-processed

Daily Mail  

Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based swaps might not be the simple health hack you think it is. Although eating plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, you may want to reconsider how many vegan burgers you are tucking into as researchers say UPF foods could increase risk Now research published in Lancet Regional Health - …

Doctors call on government to withdraw ‘misleading’ campaign urging people to eat meat and dairy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors call on government to withdraw ‘misleading’ campaign urging people to eat meat and dairy

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Doctors’ groups have called on the government to withdraw a …

Meat eaters more likely to buy plant-based foods not marketed as vegan
1 year, 3 months ago

Meat eaters more likely to buy plant-based foods not marketed as vegan

The Telegraph  

Customers are more likely to buy plant-based foods when they are not labelled as vegan, a study has found. When a food gift basket was labelled “vegan”, 20 per cent of people chose it; however, 44 per cent of people opted for the same basket when it was marked “healthy and sustainable”. In the study, presented at the Society for …

Plant-based diet can slash the risk of heart disease by up to 52%, study finds
3 years, 7 months ago

Plant-based diet can slash the risk of heart disease by up to 52%, study finds

Daily Mail  

Eating a largely vegan diet made up of plant-based foods can slash the risk of heart disease by up to 52 per cent, new research suggests. Scroll down for video Eating a largely vegan diet made up of plant-based foods can slash the risk of heart disease by up to 52 per cent, new research suggests VEGETARIAN DIETS CAN LOWER …

Substituting red meat in diet with quality plant-based foods can cut coronary heart disease risk by 14%: Study
4 years, 3 months ago

Substituting red meat in diet with quality plant-based foods can cut coronary heart disease risk by 14%: Study

Firstpost  

The American Heart Association says that red meats like beef, pork and lamb have more saturated fats than chicken, fish and vegetable sources of protein Red meat is bad for your heart health. To address these inadequacies, this new study examines the relation between the consumption of total, processed and unprocessed red meat and the risk of coronary heart disease. …

Ditching red meat in favour of vegan substitutes cuts heart disease risk, say scientists
4 years, 7 months ago

Ditching red meat in favour of vegan substitutes cuts heart disease risk, say scientists

The Independent  

Swapping red meat for certain plant-based meat alternatives can cut the risk of suffering heart disease, scientists have found. American researchers who studied people eating both meat and meat substitutes discovered those who ate red meat at least twice a day had higher levels of a molecule that makes people susceptible to cardiovascular ill health. One diet involved at least …

Red and processed meat are not ok for health, study says, despite news to the contrary
5 years, 1 month ago

Red and processed meat are not ok for health, study says, despite news to the contrary

CNN  

CNN — If you’ve been swayed by recent reports that red and processed meat isn’t harmful to your health, put down that bacon – there’s bad news. New analysis of long term data on nearly 30,000 people found a small but significant risk of death from any cause tied toeating two servings of processed meat or unprocessed red meat each …

Heavy red meat eaters at increased risk of death
5 years, 9 months ago

Heavy red meat eaters at increased risk of death

India TV News  

Increasing red meat consumption, particularly processed red meat, is associated with a higher risk of death, researchers warned. A study published in the journal BMJ shows that replacing red meat with other protein sources, such as eggs and fish, whole grains and vegetables, over time may help you live longer. After adjusting for age and other potentially influential factors, increasing …

Less beef, more beans. Experts say world needs a new diet
6 years, 2 months ago

Less beef, more beans. Experts say world needs a new diet

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A hamburger a week, but no more — that’s about as much red meat people should eat to do what’s best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world’s diet. The report from a panel of nutrition, agriculture and environmental experts recommends a plant-based diet, based on previously published studies …

'Carnivore diet': New social media trend criticised by nutritionists as 'very damaging'
6 years, 7 months ago

'Carnivore diet': New social media trend criticised by nutritionists as 'very damaging'

The Independent  

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Vegetarians are 'less healthy' and have a poorer quality of life than meat-eaters
10 years, 11 months ago

Vegetarians are 'less healthy' and have a poorer quality of life than meat-eaters

Daily Mail  

Vegetarians are 'less healthy' and have a poorer quality of life than meat-eaters Vegetarians visit their doctors more often and are more prone to allergies They also have 'a 50% increased risk of both heart attacks and cancer' They are also more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders But vegetarians tend to be more active and less likely to …

Death By Bacon? Study Finds Eating Meat Is Risky
13 years ago

Death By Bacon? Study Finds Eating Meat Is Risky

NPR  

Study Finds Eating Meat Is Risky Enlarge this image toggle caption iStockphoto.com iStockphoto.com Bacon has been called the gateway meat, luring vegetarians back to meat. But a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that daily consumption of red meat — particularly processed meat — may be riskier than carnivores realize. He found that people who consumed …

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