Sorry, its hard to take an article seriously that contains the statement “Addition of Açaí [Berries] to Cigarettes Has a Protective Effect Against Emphysema in [Smoking] Mice.” Seriously.
Of course the general population of vegetarians live longer than the general population of meat eaters. They’ve often decided to become vegetarian to be health concious. So they’re not eating the same highly refined, sweetened, modified fatted junk food that a large portion of the general population is. If they were to compare vegetarians only to lean meat eaters who conciously eat a large selection of vegetables, it would be a whole diferent story. Filled with B12, vitamin D and other esential nutrient deficiencies (not to mention our precious omega 3’s which many people cannot convert the vegetarian type to what their bodies need).
I find it interesting that its ok (admired even) to cut out animal products, which are the most efficient source of protein and amino acids and certain nutrients but if you consider removing grains (which humans have only been eating for a short part of our existance) its like you’re suicidal.
And as for “those that eat meat have about twice the odds of being on antacids, aspirin, blood pressure medications, insulin, laxatives, painkillers, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers” for me personally, I have more need of several of these (as well as antihistamines, decongestants, NSAID’s and caffeine), when I’m following the recomended carbohydrate intake than when low carbing.
Some of the latest research is trending toward improper carbohydrate consumption causing insulin reaction in almost half the population, and causing obesity, diabetes and other related health conditions. You may have heard mentions of metabolism x, metabolism B or metabolic syndrome. Why do you think the obesity rates, gluten intolerance, and food allergies have skyrocketed since we were advised to cut out fat and increase carbohydrate consumption in the 80’s. Not to mention the franken-wheat we eat today bears very little resemblance to what we were eating a century ago.
I do apreciate your concerns, and don’t worry I won’t be eating nothing but bacon 8 times a day (I eat lots of veggies and pulses along with the lean proteins and some dairy). The reason I haven’t re-started yet is partly because I haven’t found the right guide (maybe a naturopath or nutritionist), and partly because I have ADHD and have no idea how to begin 