Want to Stay Lean Think Green
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Want to Stay Lean? Think Green
Summary
Think losing weight on an all-you-can-eat diet is just a dream sold on infomercials? Think again.
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The idea of losing weight while eating as much as you want might sound impossible, but it's not. A study conducted by George Washington University and Georgetown University found that obese individuals on a vegan diet?"one that excludes meat and animal products but doesn't restrict calories?"lost more weight than those on a low-calorie, low-cholesterol diet. In just 14 weeks, the vegan participants shed approximately 13 pounds, while the control group lost only 8 pounds.
Researchers further reviewed 87 studies on vegan and vegetarian diets, concluding that their high fiber, high water, and low-fat content?"not calorie restriction?"were key to weight loss. Overweight participants who adopted a vegan lifestyle consistently lost about a pound per week, regardless of other lifestyle adjustments.
Research from Tufts University also supports the benefits of a meat-free diet. Among 56,000 Swedish women studied, those who consumed meat were significantly more likely to be overweight than their vegetarian counterparts. Specifically, 40% of meat eaters were overweight, compared to 25% of vegetarians and 29% of flexitarians (those who eat fish and eggs but avoid meat).
Beyond weight loss, going green can extend your life. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that reducing meat intake could add 3.6 years to your life expectancy. Additionally, a Mayo Clinic analysis involving nearly 30,000 postmenopausal women found a 30% lower risk of heart disease among those who consumed the most vegetable protein from beans and nuts instead of carbohydrates or animal protein.
Diet also impacts cancer risk. A large-scale analysis revealed that animal products like meat and dairy were major risk factors for prostate cancer, while fruits and vegetables offered significant protective benefits.
Processed meats are particularly harmful. A study by the University of Hawaii and the University of Southern California found that individuals with the highest processed meat consumption faced a 67% higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Diets rich in red meat and pork increased this risk by about 50%.
For most Americans, the challenge isn't getting enough protein or simple carbohydrates?"it's boosting intake of fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Small changes can make a big difference. Enhance your cereal with fruit, like convenient frozen berries, and choose a banana or fruit cup for a morning snack. Opt for vegetable-based soups at lunch to naturally reduce calorie intake, and start dinner with a salad to consume fewer calories while maximizing nutrients.
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