Eating less meat could save 45,000 lives a year

Could save over 45,000 lives each year if everyone decided not to eat meat more than two or three times a week, say health experts and the organization "Friends of the Earth '.
The widespread adoption of diets low in meat that 31,000 people would die prematurely stopped because of heart disease, another 9,000, and 5,000 more cancer, stroke, according to a recent analysis of the eating habits of the British who Dr Mike Rayner made, public health expert, and has been included in the report of 'Friends of the Earth'.
A considerable reduction in meat consumption also save 1,200 million pounds [about 1,370 million euros] to the NHS [National Health Service, or NHS in the UK] and help reduce climate change and deforestation in South America where tropical forests are felled to grow animal fodder and pasture for raising cattle are then exported to Europe, the report said.
Eating meat from an excessive way, especially industrially processed meat is harmful to health because ingestion may involve the consumption of more animal fat, saturated fat or salt intake recommended officially as 'Friends of the Earth'.

Meat Diet

The organization is not suggesting that you stop eating meat altogether but urged people not to eat meat more than two or three times a week, with a weekly intake of no more than 210 grams in total, equivalent to sausage half a day. The average intake of meat a week is located seven to ten servings of 70 grams each.
Saving lives
Adopt these habits would save 45,361 lives a year, according to a study by Rayner and colleagues within the research group of health promotion, belonging to the British Heart Foundation [British Heart Foundation], University of Oxford.
Researchers have estimated that meat go up to five times a week would prevent 32,352 deaths, while the other 2,509 people die annually in 2050 if they continue current levels of meat consumption. Each year 228,000 deaths occur because of three conditions in which food intake has a role: heart disease, strokes and cancers related to diet, for example, cancer of the colon.
"It is not necessary that we really do vegetarians to ensure for ourselves and for our planet, but we need to reduce meat consumption," said Craig Bennett, policy and campaigns director of Friends of the Earth '.

Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Council of the Royal College of General Practitioners [Council of the Royal College of Family Physicians], has been agreed that "should not stop eating meat, but you should eat less, especially industrially processed meat because of its content in salt and saturated fats, and eat more fruits and vegetables. "
Rachel Thompson, deputy director of the World Cancer Research Fund [World Wide Fund for Cancer Research], said: "These figures help to reinforce what we've been saying about red meat and industrial development, that is, there is convincing evidence that increase the risk of developing colon cancer, the third most widespread in the United Kingdom. The Fund recommends eating no more than 500 grams of red meat a week and avoid eating processed meats such as bacon, ham and sausages. "
Beef producers have criticized the report. "The vast majority of consumers are eating less red meat the amount recommended on average" - said Chris Lamb, of BPEX, an organization representing 20,000 pig producers in England. "It is too simplistic to say that changing a single element of a diet can have a spectacular result."

Jen Elford, of the Vegetarian Society [Vegetarian Society], added that "of course, less meat is better than meat, but we can not address the magnitude of environmental and health problems facing society if we do not give a massive and widespread animal protein. "

A cup of coffee for good health

A cup of coffee is very good for health, the doctors suggest one cup of coffe per day in your diet. 
Eight in the morning. Start the day off and the body will ask for a coffee. The unmistakable smell and sound of the coffee they warn that it is ready. This situation occurs in the vast majority of homes around the world. The second-largest export product after oil-only beats water consumption and scientists increasingly stress the advantages benefit of coffee. But, like everything else, must be taken into perspective. It is estimated that three is the number of cafes that the authority may take a day. Several studies have been able to register positive effects include drinking in moderation in the daily diet, but if your consumption is unchecked, and it is combined with an unhealthy diet, the result may be an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease benefit of coffee.

Benefits of coffee for health:

    * PERFORMANCE

      The effect on reducing the perception of fatigue began to be studied in the early twentieth century, but it was not until the late 70's when he began to be considered as an aid for athletes benefit of coffee. Although delays are set to 10% -20% the onset of fatigue in endurance exercise, some people experience side effects such as nervousness, headache or insomnia, more frequent doses. "The optimum amount of caffeine depends on the individual. It would be perfect 3 milligrams per kilo of body weight. However, some people have more tolerance," says Maria Antonia Lopez, a professor of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Barcelona. "It helps both the athletes who practice strength training as those who prevail by force", he adds and the benefit of coffee.
    * BRAIN

      Have been carried out to assess how coffee affect cognition and mnemonic ability. Caffeine is a stimulant, and as such causes as being subjective feelings, confidence, motivation, alertness, vigilance, efficiency and concentration, but "not been shown to increase cognitive abilities, ie, allowing more memory. However, yes it could help prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, "said Rafael Franks, a neuroscientist at the Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of Navarra (SIGMA) and the benefit of coffee.

The coffee in the Diet

    * HEART

      Several studies have concluded that those who drink two to four cups of coffee a day had a 20% risk of heart disease lower compared with those taking a lower amount. The researchers suggest that the cardiovascular benefit of coffee can be explained by the antioxidants.

    * LIVER

      Regular consumers of coffee have a reduced risk of liver problems such as cirrhosis, according to several investigations. Experts say that one or more components of coffee that can reduce up to 22% the risk of serious liver disease. Studies have shown that coffee drinkers are less elevated transaminases, liver proteins that naturally and that rise in diseases such as cirrhosis.

    * CANCER

      Women who drink more than four cups of coffee or tea a day are half as likely than nondrinkers of developing uterine cancer, according to another study. The researchers believe it may be due to caffeine, as this reduced risk has not been observed in those who consumed decaffeinated coffee. In another study found a 39% lower risk of head and neck cancer among participants who were regular drinkers coffee.

Experimental diet pill looks promising

An experimental diet pill weight loss helped about half of those who took it, but it recovered a year later and no heart problems caused by other drugs, a study found.

Lorcaserin, Arena Pharmaceuticals, is one of three drugs that are raising hopes that a new generation of more effective pills to lose weight. One of them will be reviewed on Thursday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA, for its acronym in English), and the others they will be later this year.

In the study, lorcaserin caused more people to lose at least 5% of their body weight in a year, more than double that achieved by those taking a placebo.

Most people do not stick to diets and diet pills have side effects or can not be taken for long periods. A critical point came in 1997 when the popular "fen-phen was recalled after being linked to heart valve problems.

But now comes lorcaserin, tablet round blue pill would be the first truly new weight loss in ten years to obtain approval. The drug targets the same path appetite did the fen-phen, but in a more selective and perhaps safer.

The results of a large study funded by the drug company appear on Thursday in the journal New England Journal of Medicine.

The investigation involves more than 3,100 obese or overweight people who took the pill or a placebo.

After a year, nearly 48% of lorcaserin group had a loss of at least 5% of their body weight, on average approximately 5.8 kilograms (13 pounds). Only 20% of the group taking a placebo lost that weight.

Only half the study participants completed the years. This is not unusual, typically many drop out of studies on diet. But there were fewer desertions lorcaserin group than in the placebo, suggesting that side effects were not a problem.

Except for headache and dizziness, essentially no side effects were worse with the drug compared with placebo. There was a higher rate of heart valve problems, which was a critical concern. However, further studies are needed to conclusively rule out this risk.

Arena, located in San Diego, has not put a price to lorcaserin. But it could be especially useful for obese patients with heart failure.

The other two drugs to be evaluated by the FDA are combinations of drugs already on the market.

Three easy to follow tips to lower the extra kilos

You've put on a diet but do not see the results clearly. You may have downloaded a couple of kilos but feel the need to go lower. If this is your case, we bring you three steps that will help you lose those extra inches you want to counter.

Taking a week

"Lots of training? Do you spend hours in the gym and do not lose an ounce or more? Perhaps it is because your body is scared and retain water, or simply reserves. Your own body is concerned that you leave with nothing. Give him a break and loose or give up your training plan for a week, trying to maintain the diet.

Increase your intake of protein

More protein in your diet? Yes, lose more weight and eat fewer calories, more protein you need. They will help you not lose muscle mass and improve metabolism. The best sources of protein are chicken, egg whites and fish.

Combine workouts

Cardio exercises do not have to destroy your body begging for mercy. Note that you can (and should) change the method you're using and start with 6-8 cardio session intervals of 30 seconds sprints interspersed with 90 seconds rest. And then closes the session with 15 minutes of cardio calm. Combine workouts will give you the necessary metabolic key.