Health Benefits of Reduced Meat Consumption

Friday, January 13, 2012

Meat consumption in the U.S. is down. Are you eating less meat at your house? If so here are some of the benefits that you may experience:[1]
  • Reduced Cancer Risk
  • Reduced Risk of Heart Disease
  • Reduced Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Prevention of Long-term Weight Gain and Obesity
  • Increased Longevity
  • Improved Nutrition including:
    • higher intakes of fiber, protein, folate, zinc, iron and magnesium
    • lower intakes of saturated fat and total fat
Learn More:
[1] http://www.meatlessmonday.com/why-meatless/

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