Written by PETA
If you've been feeling down lately, it may be time for some personal reflection—on what's in your refrigerator. A new study shows that a diet high in the fats found in meat, butter, and fast food contributes to higher rates of depression. These foods, all of which are consumed in most Western diets, also increase the risk of heart disease, cancer, strokes, and obesity. The researchers found that eating primarily polyunsaturated fats—which are found in vegetable oils, olive oil, and nuts—decreases the risk of depression.
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Written by Michelle Sherrow
Any sources for this study? I'm sure the nutritional industry would love to see it!
Then it sounds like this website is not for you. Eating someones dead carcass is repulsive.
This post wasn't making a biased generalisation it was stating that this could be a contribution and not stating that all meat eaters are depressed. It's also not just about being fat on the outside it's about the fat that would be contributing to the risk of a heart-attack. Understand what your reading before shooting in all guns blazing in an attempt to slyly annoy people.
I cook all my meats in olive oil. Delicious. And, despite my love affair with meat, I am a very happy person who is Far from being fat.
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