Red meat is any meat that comes from a mammal. That means meat from cows (beef and veal), pigs (pork), sheep (lamb and mutton), horses, goats and bison all count as red meat. Processed meats are any meats that aren’t fresh. People typically think of processed meat as only referring to pork and beef, but this category can also include poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) and fish.
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While the current trend is all about going vegan, the idea of eating meat (thanks to the horror stories about red meat) is rapidly diminishing. Most people consider vegetables and fruits to suffice when it comes their daily nutritional needs while also thinking that plant protein is better (and safer) than animal protein. Since meat contains a large amount of protein, this could be beneficial ...
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When land is used to raise animals instead of crops, precious water and soil are lost, trees are cut down to make land for grazing or factory-farm sheds, and untreated animal waste pollutes rivers and streams. In fact, it has such a devastating effect on all aspects of our environment that the Union of Concerned Scientists lists meat-eating as the second-biggest environmental hazard facing ...
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Raising animals for food requires massive amounts of land, food, energy, and water and causes immense animal suffering. staggering 51 percent or more of global greenhouse-gas emissions are caused by animal agriculture, according to a report published by the Worldwatch Institute. According to the United Nations, a global shift toward a vegan diet is necessary to combat the worst effects of ...
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The consumption of animal products has been conclusively linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Cholesterol (found only in animal products) and animal fat clog arteries, leading to heart attacks and strokes. The rate of many cancers—including colon, breast, cervical, uterine, ovarian, prostate, and lung—is highest in regions where meat consumption ...
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The answer, according to scientists, lies in meat's unique mixture of fat and umami (more about this taste later), spiced up in a process called the Maillard reaction - the browning that happens when we cook a piece of meat. Even animals seem to agree: If mice could cook, many would turn up their noses at raw meat. The first time Rachel Carmody of Harvard University offered her lab mice ...
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Get delicious healthy recipes with pre-measured ingredients delivered straight to your door every week. All you need to do is choose from a weekly menu and you’ll get all the exact ingredients that you’ll need. Just prepare, cook, and enjoy. Seeing a great new recipe in a cookbook or blog is one thing, but trudging down to the supermarket to get all the ingredients is another ...
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They are generally considered a good thing. They eat everything as long as it is dead. They can consume meat, dairy, and all the other things you are told not to compost, They like warm and moist compost bins, and will usually disappear with cold weather. They are mainly in covered bins, because in open piles birds will come and make a meal out of them. If you want to get rid of them, add ...
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There are a few theories out there. The most widely accepted has to do with something called the thermic effect of food, which the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition defines as “the increase in metabolic rate after ingestion of a meal.” Or, to put it more simply: every time you eat, your body must expend some energy to break down the food you’ve just swallowed. By doing ...
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Smoking your meat gives it a mouthwatering flavor. The smoke behind this flavor, however, comes with its own health risks, and over-indulging in smoked meat can cause unwanted effects on your health. It is possible to avoid these hazards by reducing the amount of smoked meat you consume. Smoked meats are associated with an increased risk for certain cancers due to the presence of ...
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