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Running Elk's avatar

A little history. Back when the food industry realized that processed vegetable fats and artificial preservatives could increase the shelf life of processed foods, the supermarket chains were born, and the food manufacturers raked in tbe money. The result was an epidemic of heart disease, obesity and cancer. In order to deflect blame from their unhealthy products., they joined forces with government health authorities, the FDA and the big Pharma to convince us that saturated fats from meat, dairy and eggs were to blame. and the low fat diet was born. They also lied that Vitamin A could be obtained from colored fruits and vegetables (beta carotene), rather than fish, meat, dairy and eggs. This didn't stop the lies and deception, and the health crisis continues unabated.

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Melissa Scala's avatar

This was super interesting to read! I am personally more of a plant girl, with some chicken, fish (and a lil bacon here and there - extra crispy please). My body does not want red meat. Just doesn't. I do pay attention to protein and try to get my protein from other sources. You are so right on your point that everyone is different - what might work for one, may not work for another. Seriously, great read!

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