Research Points To Mental Health Risks Associated With Meatless Diet

[Team Sergeant]

Yeah, some of us (without a PhD) knew this decades ago. Not only mental health issues but they just look sickly.



Research Points To Mental Health Risks Associated With Meatless DietDecember 4, 2015 11:16 AM By Ray Boyd

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Many Americans have turned to a vegetarian diet for many different reasons. Maybe you just think it will make you generally more healthy. Perhaps you want to trim a few pounds. Maybe you want to supplement your already healthy lifestyle.

However, will you be happier?

Some research suggests that the exact opposite is the truth and Women’s Health recently looked into some of the research and cautions people to be well aware of how going meatless can impact your mental health.

The article cites an Australian study from last year which found that vegetarians reported that they were less optimistic about their future more often than people who kept meat in their diets. That same study found that vegetarians were 18 percent more likely to report having depression and 28 percent more likely to experience panic attacks and anxiety.

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[Dusty]

If I don't eat rare, red venison and beef, I get sick.

[GratefulCitizen]

Tried several diet modifications over the last few years.

Found health/fitness improvements after removing processed meat.
Found even more improvements, including body fat reduction and improved mood, with increased consumption of quality, high-fat red meat.

I believe it.

[mark46th]

There's a reason we evolved with sharp teeth and flat teeth...