Meat-eaters may have a higher risk of death, but plants are the answer

(CNN)Are you ready to take it easy with the burgers? A new protein-focused paper confirms that eating red meat may be linked to a higher risk of death.

However, replacing animal protein in your diet with plant protein is associated with a decreased risk of death, according to the research, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday.

Scientists have long connected processed red meats with a wide spectrum of chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

 

Now, the new paper reveals that these associations may still exist when examining protein intake overall, said Dr. Mingyang Song, a researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who served as lead author of the paper.

"While it is important to know how much protein people should consume to achieve the optimal health benefit, from a broad dietary perspective, what foods people choose to consume to get protein is equally important," Song said.

"Our findings have important public health implications," he added. "They can help refine the current dietary recommendations about protein intake and really get to the point that it is not only the amount but also the food sources of protein that are critical for long-term health."

Animal protein vs. plant protein

Song and his colleagues analyzed data on how much protein 131,342 adults across the country consumed in their daily diets.

The data, which came from the 32-year national Nurses' Health Study and the 26-year Health Professionals Follow-up Study at Harvard, assessed protein intake with frequent questionnaires that participants completed.

 

The researchers found that associations between protein intake and risk of death were confined to participants who had at least one unhealthy lifestyle habit or ailment, such as smoking, heavy drinking, obesity or physical inactivity.

Specifically, a 10% increase in animal protein intake was linked to a 2% increase in overall mortality and 8% increase in risk of cardiovascular-related death, Song said. However, a 3% increase in plant protein intake was linked to a 10% decrease in overall mortality and a 12% decrease in cardiovascular mortality.

Why animal protein is linked to mortality and plant protein is linked to a lower risk of death remains largely a mystery, Song said.

"But high animal protein intake has been linked to higher levels of insulin-like growth factor 1, a protein that has been linked to worse health outcomes, whereas high plant protein intake has been associated with lower blood pressure ... and improved insulin sensitivity," Song said.

 

 

"Alternatively, it is possible that other components in the foods than protein per se may be the culprit," he added. "For example, processed red meat is high in sodium, nitrites and nitrates, which have all been linked to worse health outcomes."

The U.S. government's 2015-20 dietary guidelines recommend a diet with limited saturated fat, less sodium and more vegetables and whole grains.

Foods that pack a punch of plant protein

If scientists could compare individuals who consume only animal-based protein with those who consume only plant-based protein, that could provide a clearer understanding of how such diets affect the risk of mortality -- but that is not how most Americans eat, said Kim Robien, associate professor of exercise and nutrition science at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health, who was not involved in the new paper.

"Most study participants ate a varied diet over the course of the observation period that included both plant and animal proteins," Robien said of the research.

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"The findings confirm what we have been observing from studies using different research approaches," she added. "People who consume their dietary protein primarily from plant foods would be expected to be better able to maintain a healthy weight and have lower risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancers."

So then, what can you consume to replace animal protein with plant protein in your daily diet?

"The good food sources would be whole-grain bread, cereals, nuts and legumes," Song said. "Although we didn't look at soy in our study because its consumption is very low in the United States, there is evidence supporting that soy may be a good protein source for health."

47 minutes ago, poopooforme said:

I mean come on @HSRhow could any man complain about what is in this post.  Pretty sure it hits 3 of the top 5 things men think about!!!!!  Atleast this guy!!!!

Ya maybe I was to hard on the guy form Canada, but he told a BS lie and I let him have it with all guns, must be the Irish part of me, I'll work on it and you guys don't need the extra drama on the site. 

Enjoy your meal its finger licking good.  

Edited May 4, 20223 yr by Badger**

1 hour ago, Badger** said:

Ya maybe I was to hard on the guy form Canada, but he told a BS lie and I let him have it with all guns, must be the Irish part of me, I'll work on it and you guys don't need the extra drama on the site. 

Enjoy your meal its finger licking good.  

You’re not Irish you’re an American.1 of us was born in Ireland and it wasn’t you.

On 8/1/2016 at 7:31 PM, Momorider said:

We wouldn't have canine teeth if we weren't meant to eat meat, it's that simple  

Says the all time Tube Steak Boogie Champion of the world    

1 hour ago, HSR said:

You’re not Irish you’re an American.1 of us was born in Ireland and it wasn’t you.

Well I thought you were done trolling so turn things back on to see this, Poopoo was right and I think others are taking notice to your trolling also. How in the hell do you know where I was born?? And where did I say I was born in Ireland?  More lies HSR or was it on the entrance exam to get on FS.  

I am Irish Scottish and Welsh but #1 I am an American something you will never know anything about.    Without us you would be Russia like it or not. 

Edited May 4, 20223 yr by Badger**

2 hours ago, Polaris 55O said:

We’ll ya 🌈 

HSR is fukkin around with my profile everybody!!  

5 hours ago, HSR said:

Digs up a 5 year old thread for attention  He'll be SOOOO happy he got 2 likes 

Don't be jelly!!!  

Just now, Polaris 550 said:

HSR is fukkin around with my profile everybody!!  

Grounds for impeachment, just saying. 

 

6 minutes ago, Polaris 550 said:

HSR is fukkin around with my profile everybody!!  

 

3 minutes ago, Badger** said:

Grounds for impeachment, just saying. 

 

Columbo and Matlock at work 

4 minutes ago, Badger** said:

Grounds for impeachment, just saying. 

 

Hey badge, maybe I'll invite him to LOBSTERFEST ONTARIO, and when he gets drunk, I'll have three previously-convicted men of color, beat him like a rented mule!!!   LMMFAO!! How bou dah, Steve!!!!!   

6 minutes ago, HSR said:

 

Columbo and Matlock at work 

You should stop your looking like a fool, are here to work with members and build this site up or are you here to tear members down.

 

Something you may want to ask yourself. 

Edited May 4, 20223 yr by Badger**

13 minutes ago, Badger** said:

You should stop your looking like a fool, are here to work with members and build this site up or are you here to tear members down.

 

Something you may want to ask yourself. 

His activity level has increased quite a bit lately, it seems.    

1 minute ago, Polaris 550 said:

His activity level has increased quite a bit lately, it seems.    

I heard from one of the guys he had knee surgery, I wish him well that shit is no fun, been there done that.  

New study might mean. 

7 hours ago, Badger** said:

I heard from one of the guys he had knee surgery, I wish him well that shit is no fun, been there done that.  

The wife had her 2nd one done 3 weeks ago. She was up and running in no time with the 1st one and in alot more pain with the 2nd.

I will stop eating meat eventually lol

Love a nice bloody hunk of meat!

i like snackin meat to beef jerky is good stuff 

9 hours ago, HSR said:

 

Columbo and Matlock at work 

and ironside

10 hours ago, Badger** said:

You should stop your looking like a fool, are here to work with members and build this site up or are you here to tear members down.

 

Something you may want to ask yourself. 

That would be you  You and 550 are 2 peas in a pod 

19 minutes ago, HSR said:

That would be you  You and 550 are 2 peas in a pod 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Again;  are you here to work with members and build this site up or are you here to tear members down.

Edited May 4, 20223 yr by Badger**

2 minutes ago, Badger** said:

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Again;  are here to work with members and build this site up or are you here to tear members down.

I'm here to have fun like the rest of the members or are you one of these snowflakes that thinks admin should abide by a different set of rules??? If so write the rules please.

This is Freedomsledder  not your beloved HCS so if things are too rough for you,,,,,,,,,too bad 

11 hours ago, Badger** said:

Well I thought you were done trolling so turn things back on to see this, Poopoo was right and I think others are taking notice to your trolling also. How in the hell do you know where I was born?? And where did I say I was born in Ireland?  More lies HSR or was it on the entrance exam to get on FS.  

I am Irish Scottish and Welsh but #1 I am an American something you will never know anything about.    Without us you would be Russia like it or not. 

There's 2 kinds of people in this world,,The Irish and those that wish they were. SBYL 

Why would I want to be American??? So I can fuck up the whole world??

13 hours ago, poopooforme said:

I don't know about you @HSR you sure like to follow @Badger** around alot.  He adds a lot of LOL to your site and I like his comments most times.  You chase him away and you will end up like john dee.com dead in the water.  I enjoyed that thread.  To see a cappy post was pretty cool to.  Sometimes history is worth bringing to the top.  Why ya gotta dig at badger??

I'm beginning to think Steve could be a, FAGGOT-IN-DISGUISE. He's been getting a bit too involved in the site activity for an admin, and he hangs with known faggots, like DeepFaggot, and THE GAY ONE. 

I think we better keep an eye on Private Cowboy. I bet he could suck a golf-ball through a garden hose.   

1 minute ago, Polaris 550 said:

I'm beginning to think Steve could be a, FAGGOT-IN-DISGUISE. He's been getting a bit too involved in the site activity for an admin, and he hangs with known faggots, like DeepFaggot, and THE GAY ONE. 

I think we better keep an eye on Private Cowboy. I bet he could suck a golf-ball through a garden hose.   

What's with all the conspiracy BS??? This is my one and only account.

28 minutes ago, HSR said:

That would be you  You and 550 are 2 peas in a pod 

Ya' mean Badger is old, rich, and banged a lot of broads!!! 

Allright Badge!!!   

1 hour ago, Polaris 55O said:

Love a nice bloody hunk of meat!

i like snackin meat to beef jerky is good stuff 

Hey everybody. This is the FAKE ACCOUNT. It has a small blue hand in the pic, and it says Manchester.  

See, I " OWN " these pussies so bad, they can't stand it! So, they are throwing everything but the kitchen sink at me!

They try to " PIG PILE " me.

They get admins to post against me

They make fake profiles on me

 

None of it will work. I'll keep " OWNING " the shit outta' them, for another 14 years!!