Kerri Waldron
More and more nutrition experts have begun to recommend shifting to a more plant-based diet. And, for good reason. “Plant-based diets have been associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and hyperglycemia, as well as lower body fat and body mass index,” registered dietitian Julieanna Heaver told Everyday Health.
However, the paleo diet, with its emphasis on meat and seafood, is decidedly not plant-based. While it’s definitely possible to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables on a paleo diet, there’s no denying that paleo dieters will also eat a lot of animal protein.
In a 2015 review published in Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, the authors found that people who consume large amounts of red or processed meat have a higher risk of cancer than those who do not. But, there’s a silver lining. People who had a high intake of white meat and poultry did not have an increased risk of cancer.
Source: healthdigest.com
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