Meat Eaters, Vegetarians & Vegans Have Same Mortality Rates Unless… !OrangesIn a previous post, I suggested that a Vegan diet is all that’s necessary to live a longer and healthier life. I stand corrected. Research shows that Meat Eater, Vegan and Vegetarian mortality rates are the same. The good news is that simple adjustments to your Vegan/Vegetarian diet will improve your longevity.In a lecture on Youtube dating back to 2003, Dr. Michael Greger described how he was surprized by the heart attack and subsequent death of 66 year old Vegan, Jay Dinshah, leader of the American Vegan Society and advocate for life without violence toward animals or humans. Given that the average life expectancy of men in the US is age 77, Gregor became curious and dug into numerous research studies. A Vegan himself, he was disappointed to learn that Vegans, Vegetarians and Meat Eaters all have the same life expectancy. Not satisfied with this outcome, Gregor did more research and found that Vegetarians and Vegans could drastically improve their longevity if certain steps were taken in their diet.Stats Canada states that Cancer accounted for 30% of all deaths in 2008, followed by heart disease 21% and stroke 6%. Heart disease has been the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the US for the last 8 decades. The following shows number of deaths for leading causes of death. Clearly, the decade old information is being ignored.· Heart disease: 597,689· Cancer: 574,743· Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 138,080http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/lcod.htmFor optimum health and longevity, Dr. Greger recommends Vegans and Vegetarians follow these guidelines, summarized for you in the chart below:Blocks Inflammation – enjoy these:Dark Leafy GreensWalnutsHemp SeedsFlax Seeds ground brown/golden have the most concentrated form of Omega 3.Fish Oil Produces Inflammation – avoid these:Cotton seed oilCorn oilSafflower oilSunflower oilHydrogenated Oils/Trans Fats are Killer Fats and the only safe intake is zero.CRITICAL for longevity:Flax Seed 1-6T / day – Flax Seed has the most concentrated source of Omega 3CRITICAL for longevity:Vitamin B12 2000 micro grams twice a week, water soluble100 micrograms once a day.Note: All B12 is Bacteria-Derived and therefore Vegan.DHA 300mg DHA every day for pregnancyVitamin D 400 International Units/Day take it Jan/Feb also found in Shitake mushrooms, fortified Rice and Soy MilkCalcium 7000 – 1000 mg, also found in 3 Cups of Kale, Collards or Bok Choy, or 3 Cups fortified Soy or Orange JuiceSelenium Be sure to eat a few Brazil nuts each dayNuts 5Xs per day cuts in half cardiac mortalityWater Drinking at least 5 glasses a day cuts in half the fata stroke and cardiac mortality ratePhysical Activity Regular physical activity cuts in half mortality ratesFruits and Vegetables 9 Servings per dayGreens Healthiest single thing we can possibly eatBeneficial for Baking Olive OilOrganic Canola OilGround Flax SeedTIP: 1T Ground Flax Seed plus 3T Water replaces One Egg in baking. Baking ground flax seed at 350 degrees F for an hour does not break-down the Omega 3
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