Eat
a predominately vegetarian diet
- Plant foods are more easily digested
by most people
- We have a long bowel that is like an
herbivores' digestive tract
- Some scientists think we are more
suited to vegetarian diets
- In general our meat has 25-30% fat
Most Americans currently derive over 50%
of calories from animal foods
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Benefits of Vegetarian Diet |
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- high in essential fatty acids
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Eating more plant foods is recommended
by:
- National Academy of Science
- US Dept. of Health and Human Services
- National Research Council
- National Cancer Institute
Other dietary
tips:
- Avoid trans-fatty acids in
hydrogenated oils, in processed foods, and margarine
- Be aware or proper HDL/LDL ratios
- Avoid or eliminate refined sugars —
they cause "increased insulin sensitivity,"
sudden insulin increases that ultimately lead to hypoglycemia (low blood
sugar)
- Decrease food additives
- Keep salt intake low
- Take antioxidants
- Address food allergies
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