![]() In addition, he says, the researchers didn’t look at other health factors like exercise, sleep, or diet. So only asking them once about eggs is not conclusive. Over the course of 17 years, it’s likely that eating habits changed for the participants. “One of the biggest issues with this study is that they only asked participants what they eat one time during the 17-year study,” explains Dr. The facts: Many people in the science and medical communities took issue with the methods and data used in this highly publicized study. The researchers found that the dietary cholesterol in eggs is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death. It all started with the release of a study published in the March 15 issue of JAMA ( The Journal of the American Medical Association) that said eggs are bad for your heart. Trend: There’s been a lot of talk in the media this year that eggs are bad for you. Plus, there’s no data on the long-term effects of these artificial meats - and there won’t be any useful data for another 4 to 5 years. If you want to eat less meat, he suggests eating plant-based whole foods like vegetables, fruits, and legumes. Meatless meat lacks the fiber you would get from simply eating real plants. “It’s also a highly processed food where chemicals are used to extract the protein, which is a huge concern.” These fake meats aren’t a good nutrient source. “Plant-based meats have almost 4 times the salt as beef does, and essentially the same amount of saturated fat as you would find in beef,” says Dr. The facts: Meatless meats are high in salt and saturated fat. They’re targeted at meat-eaters - not just vegetarians - and positioned as a way to eat less meat and help the environment. So, what is it? Plant-based meats are made from plants but are meant to taste (and look) like meat. They’re now available in restaurants, fast food chains, and grocery stores. ![]() Trend: Plant-based meats are popping up everywhere. To help you cut through all the noise, Sean Hashmi, MD, physician and regional director of weight management and clinical nutrition for Kaiser Permanente Southern California, shares insights on some of 2019’s most talked about nutrition trends. external pageĪre eggs good or bad for you? Are plant-based meats healthier than meat? Or can one ingredient really make you lose weight? With the constant stream of nutrition and diet stories hitting the news, sometimes it’s hard to know what’s hype and what’s real. Spanish Language: Ver contenido en español.Other Languages Open/Close the sub menu. ![]() Select Location Open/Close the sub menu.Thrive Together Open/Close the sub menu.
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