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Which is the healthiest animal protein?

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Which is the healthiest animal protein? Many of us are meat eaters, but which type of animal protein is the most or least healthy? Some of us are vegetarian while others are vegetarian but eat fish and avoid land animals.  Is this healthier? According to this interesting article originally featured in the Washington Times, Fish and Poultry may be the best proteins available, while red meat is good but in smaller quantities.  The article also offers a few surprises as well. Check out this article which is well-referenced below From Fish to Bacon, A Ranking of Animal Proteins in Order Read More »

Animal protein vs. plant protein; which is healthier for us.

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Animal protein vs. plant protein; which is healthier for us. Humans are carnivores, yet many people have become vegetarian, and avoid many of not all meats.  Since we need protein to function, especially as we age, finding a good source of protein is important. Meat eaters are aware that too much meat is not good for us, and can increase our mortality risk.   Is plant protein safer?  Maybe, according to a recent article in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. A recent study in the JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Assn.) (1) suggests that when comparing plant and animal protein, Read More »