Possible Dangers
There are studies that proclaim that eating meat is potentially harmful for your body. Based on research and my past experience with eating meat however, I have never had any problems with the diets.
However, it is good to at least know of some of the concerns that people have involving diets heavy on meats so that you can decide for yourself whether or not this diet is best for you.
Risk Of Cancer
There are studies that show that some meats have been linked to a higher rate of cancer. Processed meats such as sausage, salami, hot dogs, and bacon typically are the most likely to give you cancer if you consume these foods frequently enough. The most common of cancers include breast prostate and colon cancer.
Red meat is next on the list of cancer causing foods. There have been studies that show that there may be some connection between red meats and cancer. However there is not as strong of a correlation as processed meats.
As far as other meats such as chicken and fish go, the research is a bit more indecisive. All in all it should be safe to say that these meats shouldn’t be of much concern.
Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in America. Some argue that this heart disease is so common because Americans have diets that are high in meat. There is some research that supports these claims however it is not necessarily the meats that are the killers but the high levels of cholesterol found in some meats that is the real killer. Bottom line is to keep your heart happy and healthy, try to avoid foods and meets that are high in cholesterol if you can.
Meat Makes You Obese (or so they say)
There are general claims that meat makes you obese that have been floating around for years. There is some truth to these claims.
One famous study found that meat eaters are 3 times more likely to be overweight then vegetarians. However, you must keep in mind that the “meat eaters” of these studies are people who consume other foods besides meats such as carb rich greasy foods.
People who solely eat meats typically experience a different outcome.
Higher Likelyhood Of Food Poisoning
People are hospitalized for food poisoning and other food born sicknesses overwhelmingly because of meats. People are considerably less likely to become sick from foodborne illnesses by eating vegetable rich diets.
However, foodborne illnesses such as food poisoning typically are the result of eating poor quality meats or undercooked meats. That being said it is recommended that you eat organic, high quality meats. Also be sure to cook them well done to avoid risk of sickness.
Possible Increased Risk In Early Death
America is the top meat eating country in the entire world. As a result, the country has on average the earliest age of death. In other countries where people eat less meat the average age of death later than in the united states.
Coincidence? Maybe…Maybe not.
We can’t conclude that meat is the sole cause of this phenomenon. Keep in mind that there are many factors at play here including the availability of quality medicine, the amount of sugar intake here in America, and the amount of exercise people get here compared to other countries around the world. We simply cant conclude that meat is the sole reason for the death rate here in America.
As you can see there have been many studies involving the consumption of meat and its detrimental effects. However it is important to keep in mind that the people studied who eat meat regularly also may drink alcohol regularly. They also may consume other foods that are high in fat, and sugary food.
The health of people who consume meat only diets for bodybuilding has not been as thoroughly documented in the slightest. There likely are some risks to eating a meat only diet for bodybuilding, however there are pros and cons to every diet. Vegan and vegetarian diets are of no exception.
That being said you should do research to see is a meat only diet for body building is best for you. Do some research on your own and discover for your self what body building diet might work best for you.
There are studies that proclaim that eating meat is potentially harmful for your body. Based on research and my past experience with eating meat however, I have never had any problems with the diets.
However, it is good to at least know of some of the concerns that people have involving diets heavy on meats so that you can decide for yourself whether or not this diet is best for you.
Risk Of Cancer
There are studies that show that some meats have been linked to a higher rate of cancer. Processed meats such as sausage, salami, hot dogs, and bacon typically are the most likely to give you cancer if you consume these foods frequently enough. The most common of cancers include breast prostate and colon cancer.
Red meat is next on the list of cancer causing foods. There have been studies that show that there may be some connection between red meats and cancer. However there is not as strong of a correlation as processed meats.
As far as other meats such as chicken and fish go, the research is a bit more indecisive. All in all it should be safe to say that these meats shouldn’t be of much concern.
Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in America. Some argue that this heart disease is so common because Americans have diets that are high in meat. There is some research that supports these claims however it is not necessarily the meats that are the killers but the high levels of cholesterol found in some meats that is the real killer. Bottom line is to keep your heart happy and healthy, try to avoid foods and meets that are high in cholesterol if you can.
Meat Makes You Obese (or so they say)
There are general claims that meat makes you obese that have been floating around for years. There is some truth to these claims.
One famous study found that meat eaters are 3 times more likely to be overweight then vegetarians. However, you must keep in mind that the “meat eaters” of these studies are people who consume other foods besides meats such as carb rich greasy foods.
People who solely eat meats typically experience a different outcome.
Higher Likelyhood Of Food Poisoning
People are hospitalized for food poisoning and other food born sicknesses overwhelmingly because of meats. People are considerably less likely to become sick from foodborne illnesses by eating vegetable rich diets.
However, foodborne illnesses such as food poisoning typically are the result of eating poor quality meats or undercooked meats. That being said it is recommended that you eat organic, high quality meats. Also be sure to cook them well done to avoid risk of sickness.
Possible Increased Risk In Early Death
America is the top meat eating country in the entire world. As a result, the country has on average the earliest age of death. In other countries where people eat less meat the average age of death later than in the united states.
Coincidence? Maybe…Maybe not.
We can’t conclude that meat is the sole cause of this phenomenon. Keep in mind that there are many factors at play here including the availability of quality medicine, the amount of sugar intake here in America, and the amount of exercise people get here compared to other countries around the world. We simply cant conclude that meat is the sole reason for the death rate here in America.
As you can see there have been many studies involving the consumption of meat and its detrimental effects. However it is important to keep in mind that the people studied who eat meat regularly also may drink alcohol regularly. They also may consume other foods that are high in fat, and sugary food.
The health of people who consume meat only diets for bodybuilding has not been as thoroughly documented in the slightest. There likely are some risks to eating a meat only diet for bodybuilding, however there are pros and cons to every diet. Vegan and vegetarian diets are of no exception.
That being said you should do research to see is a meat only diet for body building is best for you. Do some research on your own and discover for your self what body building diet might work best for you.