Introduction
If you’re looking for the best meat for your health, a new study suggests that you should be eating this, not that. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, found that certain types of meat are better for your health than others. The study looked at the health benefits of different types of meat, including red meat, poultry, and fish. The researchers found that certain types of meat are associated with lower risks of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases. So, if you’re looking to make healthier choices when it comes to your meat consumption, this article will provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for your health.
The #1 Best Meat for Your Health, New Study Suggests — Eat This Not That
A new study has revealed that the best meat for your health is lean poultry. The study, conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, found that eating lean poultry was associated with a lower risk of death from any cause, as well as a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
The study looked at the diets of more than 130,000 people over a period of 30 years. It found that those who ate the most lean poultry had a 15 percent lower risk of death from any cause, and a 17 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, compared to those who ate the least.
The study also found that eating lean poultry was associated with a lower risk of death from cancer, although the association was not as strong as it was for cardiovascular disease.
The researchers concluded that lean poultry is a healthier choice than red meat, processed meat, and other types of meat. They also noted that lean poultry is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and can be a healthy part of a balanced diet.
So if you’re looking for a healthier meat option, the study suggests that lean poultry is the way to go. It’s a great source of protein and other nutrients, and it can help you reduce your risk of death from any cause, as well as from cardiovascular disease.
If you’ve been looking for a quick and easy way to make your meals healthier, then you might want to eat one particular kind of meat. Or rather, a plant-based meat alternative. Not only is it relatively simple to swap animal meat with plant-based meat, but a study has now found meat that doesn’t come from cows, chickens, pigs, and other live creatures is a healthier option.
In the study that was published in the journal Future Foods, a team from the University of Bath took a look at 43 other studies that focused on plant-based meat alternatives as well as plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings showed that eating plant-based meat resulted in weight loss and increased muscle while also adding additional amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants into the diet which all offer valuable benefits for the body.
The lead author of the study Dr. Chris Bryant, honorary research associate for the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath, and research consultant through Bryant Research Limited, told Medical News Today, “In particular, overweight patients can benefit from switching from chicken to mycoprotein, which will increase their fiber intake, increase satiety with fewer calories, and decrease insulin response.”
“Plant-based animal product alternatives can also help lower cholesterol, and provide benefits for gut health,” Bryant added, while noting that “[m]aking these simple switches can have substantial health benefits.”
Plant vs. animal meat
When it comes why to plant-based meat can be a healthier option, Connie Diekman, M.Ed, RD, CSSD, LD, FADA, FAND, tells Eat This, Not That! that “animal protein is a source of saturated fat, which is a contributor to heart disease.” She notes that “shifting from animal protein can help lower the intake of saturated fats, thus helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.”
Beyond that, Diekman says, “If plant-based meats retain some of the plant fiber, this would be a plus since animal protein does not contain fiber. The third potential benefit is satiety. Plant foods generally take longer to eat and digest, helping people feel full longer.”
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How to eat more plant-based meat
If you would like to start incorporating plant-based meats into your diet, Diekman has a few suggestions that can help you find the best options.
First, Diekman says to “check the list of ingredients to make sure that the plant protein is within the first three ingredients.”
Next, you’ll want to “look at the protein content—1 ounce of animal protein is about 7 grams of protein, how does the plant-based food compare? Also, check the sodium since processed foods often contain more salt—you can also look for sodium or salt in the list of ingredients.”
“Finally, check the fat content, and the source, since fat is often added to boost flavor—no point in reducing saturated fats if you boost total fat intake,” Diekman says. “Remember that coconut oil and palm oil are plant fats that are high in saturated fat.”
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