New research questions the evidence for health benefits of eating less red meat

Re:New research questions the evidence for health benefits o... by the_watcher on Monday September 30, 2019 @07:32PM (#21120654)

If being a vegan/vegetarian is highly correlated with "cares about health," the types of carbs they consume would likely be different, they may be more likely to exercise, and they may be more likely to eat in moderation.

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Re:New research questions the evidence for health benefits o... by sparrc on Monday September 30, 2019 @08:24PM (#21120905)

Lots of people say this to me but I've never seen evidence that it's true. In my experience most vegans don't do it for health reasons.

That being said I do agree that there are huge differences in types of carbs consumed....but that only goes to say that the problem isn't simply 'carbs', it's processed sugars.

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Re:New research questions the evidence for health benefits o... by remarkEon on Monday September 30, 2019 @11:48PM (#21121867)

I have never seen a vegan who is what I would consider "fit" - and my standard is not necessarily an elite athlete, but, let's say, "able to handle themselves in a bar fight". Frankly a lot of them look rather sickly.

I have however met a lot of people who are Paleo or Carnivore who are in incredible shape.

I'm inclined to believe that at least some of this is cultural - Paleo/Carnivore folks tend to be more strict and disciplined about their fitness anyway, and do different workouts - and some of it is indeed due to diet.

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Re:New research questions the evidence for health benefits o... by hombre_fatal on Wednesday October 02, 2019 @03:18PM (#21139849)

It is tempting to think that your diet is what makes you fit, but that's just an excuse. I'm fit because I exercise intensely every day. Whether I'm eating beans or steak doesn't change that.

I've only heard this idea from people who aren't in shape obsessing over all the details of the body except for the one that matters: having the discipline to exercise.

It's like debating whether you should have celery or its close cousin, rhubarb, while skipping your daily run.

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Re:New research questions the evidence for health benefits o... by sparrc on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @02:25AM (#21122538)

Sorry this just made me lol, lookup "gamechangers" and watch the trailer.

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Re:New research questions the evidence for health benefits o... by remarkEon on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @02:54AM (#21122677)

I’ll pass, thanks. I have enough evidence, anecdotal and from my physician and from experience, that a plant-only diet would be extremely unhealthy for me. I’ll stick to my steaks.

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Re:New research questions the evidence for health benefits o... by sparrc on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @02:22PM (#21128860)

neat. good argument. anecdotal evidence is not evidence btw.

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