Health Benefits of Reduced Meat Consumption

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

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Meatless Monday

Beef Consumption at 50 Year Low

Environmental Benefits of Reduced Meat Consumption

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[1] http://www.meatlessmonday.com/why-meatless/

Tip #9 -- Cardio! Cardio! Cardio!

Cardiovascular exercise does more for the health and physical appearance of the human body than any other form of exercise. You will never be able to see your tight, toned muscles, if they are lying under a layer of fat. In general, people who want to lose weight should workout cardiovascular for 20-40 minutes 4-6 times each week. There are countless options for cardiovascular exercise including walking, hiking, jogging, running, biking, swimming, elliptical cross training, dancing, aerobics classes, step aerobics, cardio kickboxing, etc. Learn how much and what type of cardio is right for you. Then refer to Tip #1, and do it consistently and persistently!

Tip #4 -- Don't Take Bad Advice!

When it comes to weight loss, nutrition and exercise, there is an unlimited supply of bad advice and conflicting information out there. Only take the advice from people who look strong and healthy themselves, and whom you know to be knowledgeable about health & fitness! This year, Americans spent an estimated $60 billion on diets and diet-related products, with much of that money being completely wasted. Studies have shown that 95% of all dieters regain their lost weight plus some within one to five years. That’s $57 billion dollars wasted! There is no miracle plan, pill, or machine to help you lose the weight. If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.

Some Scary Numbers:
Overweight People Versus Dollars Spent on Weight Loss
Obese People Versus Dollars Spent on Obesity-Related Diseases