In older men diet rich in meat and fish could boost physical, mental health, reveals study.
Gut Cancer Risk Increases Upon Consumption of Red Meat
Consuming red and processed meat increases risk in developing cancer in the gut.
Consuming red and processed meat increases risk in developing cancer in the gut.
However, the study doesn't actually prove that eating meat and fish caused the men's health improvements, or that low animal protein intake contributes to early decline.
Lona Sandon, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, said that it is an observational study that simply shows a relationship between protein and functional decline.
Meat and Cheese Could be as Harmful as Smoking
A new study that tracked a large sample of adults for nearly twenty years reveals that eating a diet rich in animal proteins during the middle age increases likelihood of cancer by four times.
A new study that tracked a large sample of adults for nearly twenty years reveals that eating a diet rich in animal proteins during the middle age increases likelihood of cancer by four times.
Still, research indicates adequate protein intake is important as people age, Sandon noted.
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Advantages of Eating Fish Foods - Health Benefits
Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly is good for health. Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of diseases such as asthma, prostate cancer and eyesight.
Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly is good for health. Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of diseases such as asthma, prostate cancer and eyesight.
The research is published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Quiz on Omega Fatty Acids
Body can't make omega fatty acids but these are essential for good health. So you have to get them from food sources and supplements. Take this quiz and find out why omega fatty acids are important and what foods are good sources of omega fatty acids.
Body can't make omega fatty acids but these are essential for good health. So you have to get them from food sources and supplements. Take this quiz and find out why omega fatty acids are important and what foods are good sources of omega fatty acids.
