I remember as a young girl finding my mouth watering to things that now make my mouth a maquette of the sahara. I turned vegan at 18 after learning the impacts of animal production. So why/how the heck do people go vegan anyways? In this section I will discuss the health, environmental, and moral aspects of consuming meat. I am sure the majority of us have heard the line "Red meat is bad for you" or maybe just meat in general, but is it really? "More than 40% of all cancer cases are preventable according to the World Health Organization. Vegetarians are less likely to get cancer by between 25% to 50%" A vegetarian diet reduces cholesterol, while a vegan diet has proven to reverse heart disease and eliminate LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol found only in animal products) all together. Fiber, found in most vegan foods, can eliminate excess estrogen also cutting the risk of cancer (especially breast). Fat from red meat and dairy products is associated with increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Acidic animal protein throws off the equilibrium of our blood, to combat this our blood leaches bone calcium and this can end up forming kidney stones and osteoporosis. "After following 61,000 meat-eaters and vegetarians for over 12 years, researchers also discovered that cancers of the blood—such as leukemia, were drastically reduced by as much as 45 percent for those following a vegetarian diet." The FDA says "Meat contains pesticides and other chemicals up to 14 times more concentrated than those in plant foods. 50% of all antibiotics used in the U.S. are used in farm animals." Meat is a source of protein, but did you know Tempeh and Seitan (Vegan substitutes) have 24 grams of protein per 4 ounces (Thats more than ham). Foods with more protein per ounce than beef are Spirulina, Hemp seeds, and Spinach. Watch "Forks over knives" and "What the health" on Netflix.
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BackgroundFor as long as I can remember, I have loved food. Most importantly I have loved food that not only tastes good, but is good for me. Over the years I have learned a lot about the way food can prevent numerous health aliments. I am excited to share some of my findings with you all, but remember, my research is never ending. Something that seems valid today could be debunked tomorrow, so always stay well versed in the nurturing of your own body and never stop learning.
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