“Wall Street Journal” Publishes Meat Eater V. Vegetarian Debate
Written by Vegetarian Star on September 20th, 2012 in Food & Drink, Nutrition-Health-Fitness.
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The Wall Street Journal has published a debate between Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Nancy Rodriguez over whether vegetarian diets are better for us and if meat is necessary.
Vegetarians and vegans are familiar with Dr. Campbell’s insights on how a plant-based diet can prevent dozens of diseases. His evidence for such is published in his best-selling book, The China Study. Professor of Nutritional Science at Conneticut University Rodriguez insists animal products are okay in moderation. Here’s a glimpse into the debate from WSJ.
Dr. T. Colin Campbell:
“In human population studies, prevalence rates of heart disease and certain cancers strongly associate with animal-protein-based diets, usually reported as total fat consumption. Animal-based protein isn’t the only cause of these diseases, but it is a marker of the simultaneous effects of multiple nutrients found in diets that are high in meat and dairy products and low in plant-based foods.”
Dr. Rodriguez:
“For years a wealth of scientific research has supported the idea that healthy nutrition begins with a balanced diet consisting of the basic food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains and protein and dairy.”
“Each group offers nutrients that are essential to our health. Experts agree that the most important thing to remember when considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is that essential nutrients removed from the diet with the elimination of meat or dairy need to be obtained from other foods.”
Read the entire debate at Wall Street Journal.
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