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Thursday, November 3, 2016

What Diet Will Help You Live Longer: Meat Or Vegetarianism?

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James Brown from The Conversation tells us about the kind of diet that will help us live a healthier life. He says that the person’s ability to live a longer life is affected by the genes that we have as well as the environment. The deciding factor though, or the one that has the greatest influence is the environment. How do we control this and get to a life span longer than that French woman?

It might be impossible for us to even dream of that age. (122 years is quite a long time my friend) However, Brown says that controlling our diet can help us survive longer. How? Well, it’s a matter of choosing the right kind of food for our body.

Meat Eaters Vs. Vegetarians: What Diet Will Help You Live A Longer, Healthier Life

Our ability to live a long life is influenced by a combination of our genes and our environment. In studies that involve identical twins, scientists have estimated that no more than 30 percent of this influence comes from our genes, meaning that the largest group of factors that control how long a person lives is their environment. Read more…

iTech reports that the debate about vegetarians and meat-eaters has long been overdue. If people aim at losing weight, correcting certain conditions and even improving their health status, most would turn to vegetarianism and would claim that it’s the best choice.

If you were to ask yourself though, which is truly good for your body? Set aside the question of eating healthy foods, but focus on that point instead.

Vegetarians vs Meat Eaters: Who Lives Longer?

A well-known question as to who lives longer between vegetarians and meat eaters has long-been debated. If a person wants to do away with certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease, a lot of people would argue that veganism is the best option. Read more…

Rob Waugh from Metro UK clarifies Brown’s explanation: eating a meat-free diet can be awesome for your health but it doesn’t necessarily mean that it would prolong your life. Brown says that vegetarianism and longevity might be associated at some point however, there are different factors to consider.

These factors might affect longevity as well. For example, it’s possible that if you’re a physically active, non-smoking, non-drinking vegetarian, it would make sense that you increase your chances of having a greater lifespan.

Do Vegetarians And Vegans Actually Live Longer? The Answer May Surprise You

While there’s plenty of evidence that meat-free diets can reduce the risk of developing health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer, it’s harder to be sure whether it prolongs lives. Read more…

Whichever diet you choose, it’s important to note that moderation is the key to everything. Balance your diet and your lifestyle, and it would surely benefit your life capacity.

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