Diets
Red meat has been consistently associated with increased incidence of cardiovascular disease (1,2). Plant protein sources on the other hand seem to be protective of the heart and blood vessels (3,4). A systematic review of randomized controlled trials revealed decreases in blood LDL-cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and apoB lipoprotein levels when animal protein is replaced with…
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In the world of science, research is non-stop. Recent months have been no exception. Throughout 2018 and continuing into 2019, results of a multitude of studies have been published, including many placing plant-based diets under the spotlight. The favourable consequences of the plant-based way of eating are numerous, powerful and far-reaching. The following is an…
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Today a brief answer to a substantial question. How much effect does what you eat have on your life span? It turns out that diet is extremely important for a long and healthy life. In fact, a 2017 study that included 188 countries worldwide established that dietary factors are the leading cause of death and…
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A surprising meta-analysis was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last month stating that it’s okay to keep eating red and processed meat (1). Given the wealth of research that points out the many health benefits of reducing or eliminating meat from the diet, the conclusion of this study is puzzling to say the…
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A new study, published in April, 2019 in the medical journal, the Lancet, reveals that 22% of all deaths worldwide in adults are due to diet-related causes. This information was derived from measurement of the “Global Burden of Disease”, an investigation into global disability and death from multiple causes that was first undertaken in the…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
