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"The study of more than 90,000 women found that the more red meat the women consumed in their twenties, thirties, and forties, the greater their risk for developing breast cancer fueled by hormones in the next twelve years. Those who consumed the most red meat had nearly twice the risk of those who ate red meat infrequently.4217 Men whose mothers have low beef intake, compared to men of mothers with high beef intake, are more virile. Sons of mothers with low beef consumption have sperm concentrations 24.3 percent higher than those of high-beef-consumption mothers." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The best source of red meat is organic, which is free of antibiotics as well as hormones. Often vilified in the press, red meat contains the full complement of amino acids. red meat not only contains many easily absorbable minerals, it also contains saturated fats. Saturated fats are necessary for proper brain function (the major fat in the brain is saturated fat) and they also provide strength to our cell walls. Good saturated fats are essential to life. (For more on saturated fats, see Chapter 3, "Fats and Oils".) Red meat contains B vitamins such as B2, B6, and B12." - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Those who consumed the most red meat had nearly twice the risk of those who ate red meat infrequently.4217 Men whose mothers have low beef intake, compared to men of mothers with high beef intake, are more virile. Sons of mothers with low beef consumption have sperm concentrations 24.3 percent higher than those of high-beef-consumption mothers." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The fat content and density of red meat place a strain on the digestive system, as it is difficult for the body's enzymes to break it down, but red meat is a great source of iron. For good health, though, limit the overall amount in your diet, eat small portions, chew well and always remove the fat. White meat such as fish and chicken is more digestible, but do get rid of the chicken skin first—it contains too much fat. Do yourself a favour and throw out the frying pan. Grilling will reduce the fat content in your diet." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Epidemiological studies at Harvard Medical School showed that, "Men who eat red meat as a main dish five or more times a week have four times the risk of colon cancer than men who eat red meat less than once a month." They are also "more than twice as likely to get prostate cancer." If you're going to eat meat, buy only organic meat to avoid exposure to the whole range of chemicals,' growth hormones, and parasites present in beef and chicken, or the high levels of toxic metals present in most fish. If it isn't available locally, pressure your supermarket to carry it as an option. 2." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Those who consumed the most red meat had nearly twice the risk of those who ate red meat infrequently.4217 Men whose mothers have low beef intake, compared to men of mothers with high beef intake, are more virile. Sons of mothers with low beef consumption have sperm concentrations 24.3 percent higher than those of high-beef-consumption mothers." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The Perfect Quartet Vegetarians often lack L-carnitine in their diets (and most certainly lack D-ribose, which is primarily found in red meat and veal). Carnitine (carnis means "meat" or "flesh") is found in mutton, lamb, beef, red meat, and pork and in only tiny amounts in plant foods. Though certain vegetables, meats, and fish contain CoQIO, we only consume a tiny amount in our diet, not nearly enough to have a clinically important benefit. Many people feel a lot better on an "energy" cocktail of L-carnitine and CoQIO." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"If you crave red meat, that's okay, but not more than once a week. Limiting red meat reduces your fat intake while still giving you a lot of protein. Consider roasting a small turkey. You'll have plenty of leftovers for several lunches, either as slices to be eaten with mayonnaise or mustard or as turkey salad with mayonnaise, cucumbers, and onions. (Again, remember—no bread.) Vegetables with your dinner should consist of mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, or green beans. No broad beans of any sort (lima, navy, Boston, or the like), which are starchy, and again no potatoes, corn, or rice." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.) "Although you can switch from red meat to fowl and then to fish, you probably should try to stick with only one major food source for at least a week, allowing yourself red meat on the last day of the week. The simpler and more consistent your food intake is from day to day, the easier it will be to figure out if any of these food restrictions has an effect on your symptoms. Even if no single restriction makes you feel better, it's likely that the overall diet will; and as I said before, you'll also benefit from feeling that you've taken charge of your health again." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Often vilified in the press, red meat contains the full complement of amino acids. red meat not only contains many easily absorbable minerals, it also contains saturated fats. Saturated fats are necessary for proper brain function (the major fat in the brain is saturated fat) and they also provide strength to our cell walls. Good saturated fats are essential to life. (For more on saturated fats, see Chapter 3, "Fats and Oils".) Red meat contains B vitamins such as B2, B6, and B12. B12 is not found readily available in the plant family and many vegetarians may become deficient in Vitamin B12." - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Whey proteins protect more than red meat against azoxymethane induced ACF in Wistar rats. Cancer Letters. 2003;198:43-51. Belobrajdic D, Mcintosh G, Owens J. A high whey protein diet reduces body weight gain and alters insulin sensitivity relative to red meat in Wistar rats. / Nutr. 2004; 134:1454-1458. Bounous G. Whey protein concentrate (WPC) and glutathione modulation in cancer treatment. Anticancer Research. 2000;20:4785-4792. Bounous G et al. Immunoenhancing property of dietary whey protein in mice: role of glutathione. Clinical Investigative Medicine. 1989; 12:154-161." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Epidemiological studies at Harvard Medical School showed that, "Men who eat red meat as a main dish five or more times a week have four times the risk of colon cancer than men who eat red meat less than once a month." They are also "more than twice as likely to get prostate cancer." If you're going to eat meat, buy only organic meat to avoid exposure to the whole range of chemicals,' growth hormones, and parasites present in beef and chicken, or the high levels of toxic metals present in most fish. If it isn't available locally, pressure your supermarket to carry it as an option. 2." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Nutrient-sparse foods such as refined flour and concentrated sugar products, low fiber intake, red meat consumption, and low omega-3 and omega-6 intake may all contribute to cancer risk. Many nutrients and food groups are well known for their ability to reduce cancer risk: the consumption of fruits, vegetables and flax seed; cruciferous vegetables and garlic; and antioxidants such as lycopene, selenium, folic acid and vitamin B-12 and D. Probiotics, the beneficial bacteria commonly found in dairy products, are also supported as dietary elements to reduce cancer risk." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"In fact, women who eat red meat once a day have a 250 percent increased chance of getting colon cancer compared with women who eat it less than once a month. Estrogen mimics. Estrogen mimics are chemicals that our bodies perceive to be estrogen, a naturally occurring hormone that governs the development of female characteristics. Estrogen mimics pose a threat to human health because our bodies perceive them to be estrogen, which may disrupt our endocrine system." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"At the start, you will be eating less red meat and cheese and the animal products you do eat will be lower in fat. You will find that interesting new flavors replace salt and sugar. Low- or no-salt versions of canned beans, canned tomato products and other ingredients are specified. (See my Purchasing Guidelines, page 90.) This may require exploring the health food aisle of your supermarket or a health food store. When recipes like the Pasta with Roasted Vegetables use olive oil for cooking, only a small amount of oil is needed." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.)

"The other, characterized as Western, had a high consumption of red meat, processed foods, fat, dairy products, refined grains, sweets, and desserts. The researchers found that the Western dietary pattern was associated with substantially increased risk of Type-2 diabetes. They found that high blood sugar levels led to complications such as blindness, kidney failure, and heart disease. The key factors were being overweight and physically inactive, as well as having a diet that was not prudent." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The highest quantities of L-carnitine are found in mutton from older sheep, followed by lamb, beef, other red meat, and pork. The least amount is found in plant food. Many vegetarians fail to get enough L-carnitine in their diet and may also lack the methionine and lysine needed to synthesize it in their bodies. Other reasons for L-carnitine deficiencies include genetic defects; aging; cofactor deficiencies of vitamin B-6, folic acid, iron, niacin, and especially vitamin C; liver or kidney disease; and the use of certain medications, particularly anticonvulsant drugs." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"The greatest quantities of L-carnitine are found in mutton from older sheep, followed by lamb, beef, other red meat, and pork. Although carnitine is found in many foods, the quantities in plants are exceedingly small (see Table 5.1). So, vegetarians are, in this regard, "behind the eight ball." Not only do pure vegetarians fail to get enough carnitine in their diet, they may also lack the methionine and lysine needed to synthesize it in their bodies. Modern approaches to carnitine TABLE 5.1. THE AMOUNT OF L-CARNITINE IN SOME COMMON FOODS Meats mm/g Other Foods mm/g Sheep (mutton)* 12." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"A: Some of my favorite foods are barbecued spareribs and corn-bread with butter, corn chips with salsa, chocolate, commercial peanut butter, and old-fashioned chili made of red meat covered with cheese. But these also give me indigestion, gas, and heartburn. I look for ways to make my favorite foods healthier. You may want to try the following ideas: ?Make barbecued spareribs without gobs of commercial sauce loaded with salt, sugar, butter, and vinegar; instead, use a spicy sauce of pineapple juice or honey, citrus, and chili pepper. ?" - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"In diets that are becoming increasingly deficient in red meat, adding these important amino acids to carnitine supplements makes sense. Supplementing with an amino-carnitine containing either of these amino acids helps the body with natural synthesis of carnitine. The literature also supports corresponding insufficiencies of other amino acids, including arginine. Second, certain amino acids have direct physiological effects that work in concert with carnitine. Remember, arginine is an amino acid that dilates blood vessels (a vasodilator)." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"A high-whey-protein diet reduces body weight gain and alters insulin sensitivity relative to red meat in Wi-star rats. J Nutr 2004 Jun; 134(6): 1454-58. Best L et al. Curcumin induces electrical activity in rat pancreatic beta-cells by activating the volume regulated anion channel. Biochem Pharmacol2007; 73:1768-75. Boudou P et al. Hyperglycaemia acutely decreases circulating de-hydroepiandrosterone levels in healthy men. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2006 Jan; 64(l):46-52. Breithaupt-Grogler K et al." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"If you feel you cannot solely live on foods that are of vegetable origin, then at least try to substitute chicken, rabbit, or turkey for red meat for a period of time. Eventually, you may feel confident enough to eat a fully vegetarian diet. All forms of animal protein decrease the solubility of bile, which is a major risk factor for developing gallstones as well as lymph and blood vessel wall congestion. These are the main causes of cell mutation, which lead to cancer." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Consistent with these findings, the patients in the Lyon Diet Heart Study who developed less heart disease on a Mediterranean diet (high in vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and vegetable oil, and low in red meat) also developed 61 percent fewer new cancers compared with the people who ate the "prudent Western-style heart diet" (meaning lower in total and saturated fats than the normal diet)." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.) "Animal products such as egg yolks, red meat, and dairy fat are the primary dietary sources of saturated fat and cholesterol, and therefore reducing intake of these foods is an integral part of the "therapeutic lifestyle interventions" suggested in the guidelines." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.) "Eat a healthy diet: • Cut down on red meat in favor of chicken, fish (including fatty fish at least once a week)*, and vegetable proteins. • Eat at least a pound of vegetables and fruits every day. • Limit salt to less than a teaspoon a day. • Cut down on sugar. • For cooking, use vegetable oils such as canola and olive oil. • Minimize intake of saturated fats and cholesterol." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.) "Contrary to common wisdom, the poor ranking of the United States cannot be attributed to our rates of smoking, drinking, or consumption of red meat. Surprisingly, Americans rank in the better half of the 13 countries on these measures, and have the third lowest cholesterol level. (Deaths due to violence and car accidents were not included in the data.) The low ranking of Americans' health reported in this article was so disparate from what I had believed that I started to look for other sources of comparative data to see if this was right." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

"We ingest these lipids when we eat red meat. This fact, in combination with the historically low ingestion of omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, is why omnivores actually have higher tissue levels of ALA than vegetarians. Therefore, omnivores with a high meat diet will have slightly more omega-3s in their tissues than moderate meat eaters and vegetarians. Some have misinterpreted this to associate ALA with prostate cancer risk." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

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