Food Alert-Red Meat Mortality Risk-

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Marilyn M. Mar 24, 2009, 12:06pm EDT

Not surprising. But I wonder if it's more because the beef has more antibiotics and steroids in it.

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Rae M. Mar 24, 2009, 12:09pm EDT

I am glad that my husband's doctor restricted my husband's meat consumption and I am glad my husband is listening.

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Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Mar 24, 2009, 12:11pm EDT

either that or its just another on of those we want to sell more chicken so we will down beef sort of studies, dinner tonight is flatiron steak yum :)

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fancy c. Mar 24, 2009, 12:11pm EDT

YES THATS WHAT DOC SAYS TOO

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Tammy N. Mar 24, 2009, 12:17pm EDT

Marilyn. Good point. I would be interested in seeing the results of a long term study that compares hormone-free meats to injected meats. Maybe they are just looking at the wrong "culprite".

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Vivian P. Mar 24, 2009, 12:22pm EDT

I don't eat any meat so I'm not worried
Oh and the study is on people who consume more red meat than what is considered a serving allowance. You know the person who eats the whole T-bone not the one who eats their 3 ounce serving.

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qliqli1 L. Mar 24, 2009, 12:25pm EDT

thanks for the info

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ashley a. Mar 24, 2009, 12:30pm EDT

We all have to die of something, i could give up all meats and walk outside and be hit by a bus....lol i refuse to live my life worrying about my death. I do try to eat healthy but at the same time whats the point of living a life you dont enjoy:)

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Lune Wolfsong Mar 24, 2009, 12:41pm EDT

Thanks, Mary.

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Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Mar 24, 2009, 12:54pm EDT

I haven't knowingly eaten red meat for about 40 years! I started vegetarianism when I had little money to spend on food - veggies are much less expensive.
Then I realized I missed chicken and seafood.
So I added them.
I cannot imagine eating red meat ever again.

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Jenysie Jane Mar 24, 2009, 1:11pm EDT

wow I did not know that, very interesting...but it doesn't really surprise me!!

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Kathryn E. Mar 24, 2009, 1:41pm EDT

This was first reported as part of the Framingham Heart Study in 1979, people who are vegetarians live longer than meat eaters and have much less cancer and heart disease.

Still, people just do not get it.

But doctors have been saying for decades now not to eat much red meat and to eat mostly fresh fruits and vegetables and salads, little processed food, which is why I have been doing so for decades.

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Teri V. Mar 24, 2009, 1:53pm EDT

thanks for the info

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Debby C. Mar 24, 2009, 2:08pm EDT

good to know....I've been eating red meat in moderation for sometime now as it is terribly expensive when you are on a budget...

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Angela A. Mar 24, 2009, 2:36pm EDT

I've heard this.
I like to eat chicken mainly. But, a burger every now and then is not too bad.
Just eat in moderation.

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M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Mar 24, 2009, 3:32pm EDT

I eat mostly fish and chicken but like Angela, a burger every now and then, especially when I feel sluggish and think it might be low iron.

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Sunaura *. Mar 24, 2009, 3:44pm EDT

They are always talking about hormones given to chickens and chicken contains SV40, a virus that attaches to bacteria.

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Nancy Biri Mar 24, 2009, 3:50pm EDT

Thanks for sharing

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lena k. Mar 24, 2009, 4:24pm EDT

i like chicken better

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Kelly Kay Mar 24, 2009, 5:31pm EDT

I believe that this is an accurate study. By following my family health history backwards, most deaths were cancer or heart related. This makes perfect sense considering many of them raised their own beef to consume, it was a staple on the table with white bread & potatoes. (The high starch and carb combination with the red meat is a bad idea.)

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Steph-in-NE ..... Mar 24, 2009, 6:44pm EDT

if I want to live to be an hundred or so,, I guess I sit int he corner and not eat anything for it will make me ill forget drinking,, for I might get something from that, and not have tv or cell phone or lights on,,
gee let go

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~~ Sarina ~~ Mar 24, 2009, 6:45pm EDT

We limit our red meat intake. Chicken is our main protein. Fresh fruits and veggies are consumed more than meats in our home.

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Erica Hidvegi Mar 24, 2009, 6:56pm EDT

Okay I have read this also Mary, but what about the Bloodtype 0's - or +, who need the meat because ancestry proves the paleolithic diet, consisting high in protein low in carbs is what these types are used to . . . I am AB+ so I don't tolerate red meat (or like it for that matter) but then I have low energy and borderline anemia if I don't get enough iron or vitamin k. Back to the spinach it is natures best ! Thanks for the article.

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Joseph Breunig Mar 24, 2009, 7:14pm EDT

More chicken and fish works for me. --Joe

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Terry M. Mar 24, 2009, 7:32pm EDT

I saw this on TV yesterday. I am cutting back.

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Adele G. Mar 24, 2009, 8:49pm EDT

My husband will be 81 in May and I guess he's eaten red meat almost everyday of his life. I can hardly get him to eat a piece of chicken unless it's fried. I'm somewhat younger than he is so if I'm careful.........Forgive me everyone but red meat hasn't harmed him yet and he and his buddy almost his age are planning to garden again this year. His friend even eats Spam!

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Mary H. Mar 25, 2009, 1:05am EDT

I went organic vegetarian. I gave up meat long ago for my compassion for animals etc...
I went organic because I read somewhere that eating organic produce alone would spare a body 90% pesticides compared to eating the conventional produce.
Growth hormones, antibiotics and unclean meat that once held life is not appetizing at all to me.

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Janet "Jax" B. Mar 25, 2009, 1:06am EDT

Well, I didn't want to live forever anyway....and I don't care for chicken...I do like my read meat.

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Georgiana S. Mar 25, 2009, 1:36am EDT

I wonder if it is the same with organic beef?

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The Wassners, People Who Care About You!!!! Mar 25, 2009, 6:28am EDT

Thank you ,for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May the LORD of lords the King of kings, The Creator of Heaven and Earth Bless you & your family and there family in a Mighty Way.
In the name of Jesus!!!

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Sandy C. Mar 25, 2009, 9:26am EDT

I have heard that before.

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Bill W. Mar 25, 2009, 12:16pm EDT

Would a turkey leg be red or white?

Rest easy

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Jan S. Mar 25, 2009, 11:03pm EDT

Everything in moderation?

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Charity M. Mar 26, 2009, 12:51pm EDT

((( I eat more fruits and veggies..a little meat in between. Sweets are an issue with health~ SUGAR )))Thanks For following my poetry page...:o) )))

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Charity M. Mar 26, 2009, 12:52pm EDT

((( oops almost forgot..10 for you! )))

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Jodi G. Mar 26, 2009, 10:51pm EDT

One of the many reasons why I'm a vegetarian.

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Kat W. Mar 26, 2009, 11:12pm EDT

We don't eat much meat anymore and it's usually chicken or pork.

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M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Mar 29, 2009, 2:21pm EDT

I've been making veggies the main part of my dinner with a bit of fish or chicken as the side dish. Have increased my fruit and since I've started following my info on Blas Belly Fat at Blast Belly Fat Menus
I can see the slimmer me--especially around the middle where I really needed it for health reasons.

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Roberta G. Mar 29, 2009, 6:12pm EDT

Everything in moderation. I eat red meat, but in small amounts and on a limited basis. Sometimes I crave a hamburger and figure my body needs the extra iron. Plus we only eat hormone and antibiotic free meats. With 2 growing children I buy all organic dairy and meat.
Thanks for the info, Mary.

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