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In reply to the discussion: Study: Too much red meat may shorten lifespan [View all]laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)4. The most interesting part of this study
is the horrendous impact things like bacon and salami seem to have. That's been several new studies that have just come out that say that processed meats w/nitrites are really, really horrible - they increase your risk of colon cancer and pancreatic cancer by 20% and now it seems like they increase your overall risk of death by the same amount.
I will continue to eat red meat occasionally, and cut out carbs, and refrain from anything with nitrites. And when I am able to afford grass-fed beef, I'll go for that because I agree that feeding cows GMO corn probably isn't making for the healthiest meat on the market.
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Feeding any kind of corn to cows is terrifically unhealthy for the cows.
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#6
Silage is very commonly fed to cows, and they do well with silage as part of the diet
FarCenter
Mar 2012
#30
When I was growing up on the farm, sileage was the green part only. Not the corn.
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#46
This was pre rampant use of anti-biotics. Not one farmer I knew would have fed the cows
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#55
I disagree. Conservatives throw out red meat all the time and they seem to live forever!!
Loudmxr
Mar 2012
#9
You could try almond milk. It's delicious and always wins taste tests vs cow milk. nt
Liquorice
Mar 2012
#61
He might like to read "The Omnivores Dilemma" or "In Defense of Food"...
Luminous Animal
Mar 2012
#77
When I goes, I knows I will be with the lawd, do I don't care 'bout no science stuff.
jobycom
Mar 2012
#17
I eat very little beef because I don't have arthritis flare ups if I stay away from it.
appleannie1
Mar 2012
#18
The McFood generation will be the one to reverse the trend toward longer lifespans.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#22
I have realized, and am embarrassed it took so long, that there is anti-nutritionalism as well as
RadiationTherapy
Mar 2012
#23
I imagine we often hold anecdotal evidence nearer and dearer to us that peer-reviewed analyses...
LanternWaste
Mar 2012
#34
If they are referring to corn fed, shot full of hormones American cattle, then I believe them.
Beacool
Mar 2012
#31
We have to ban things like pepperoni, salami, and pastrami. Look to NYC to lead the way. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#38