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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Does Cuting Out Red Meat Really Help With Weight Loss

Young vegetarians prone to binge eating disorder

April 07, 2009
Young vegetarians tend to weigh less than their meat-eating peers, but experts say they may also be more at risk for binge eating disorder. Researchers studied 2,516 youths aged 15 to 23 and found that vegetarians reported more binging and other types of disordered eating. Participants who reported being former vegetarians were more likely to turn to dangerous weight-control behaviors such as diet pills, vomiting, and using laxatives. Researchers say it may be that teens are motivated to try veg... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Weighing In: How do I pick a diet?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...and whole grain cereals. They also encourage lean meats like white meat chicken without the skin... Read more »

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Popular Diets Reviewed: The South Beach Diet
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...three phases and promotes complex carbohydrates, lean meats and healthy fats. The diet promises... Read more »

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Low Carbohydrate and High Protein/High Fat Diets: Good or Bad for
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...coffee with cream, no toast; lunch – turkey lunch meat with cheese, no sliced bread, lettuce... Read more »

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Finding the Size That
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...low in saturated and trans fats and rich in lean meats, beans and nuts. The Dietary Guidelines... Read more »

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Cut Carbs, Lose Weight: DIRECT Study Results
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...moderate-fat diet rich in vegetables, with reduced red meat, and poultry and fish replacing beef... Read more »

Health Guide

Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
...food.  He recommends: Eat a High-protein, Low-carbohydrate Diet.  Focus on good proteins like lean meats, eggs, dairy products, tofu, soy meat substitutes and legumes.  Limit carbohydrate... Read more »
Diet, Weight and Osteoarthritis Prevention
...recommend a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, lean meats, beans and nuts. It also recommends a diet low in saturated and trans fats and... Read more »
Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
...of your total daily calories, with no more than 10 percent of fat coming from saturated sources like meat fat, whole-fat dairy, butter and lard. The remainder of your daily calories should come... Read more »
Heart Health and the Environment
...your life leaves.   To reduce weight and reduce your carbon footprint:   Consider replacing meat sources of protein with soy, such as tofu, tempeh, and soy milk. 30% of all fossil fuels, in... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
...diabetes.There are several variations to the Mediterranean diet but general recommendations include:Limit red meats.Drink one or two glasses of wine each day if alcohol is enjoyable and there are... Read more »

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