There is a continuous increase in meat consumption around the world. OurWorldInData It shows that from 1961 to 2017, the world’s meat consumption increased by 87% and there is an increasing trend.
increased risk of chronic non-communicable disease (Non-communicable diseases; NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, ischemic stroke, obesity and cancer, etc.
- Dangerous processed meats
Dr. Tanupon Wirunhakarun or Doctor Amp President of Bangkok Association of Regenerative Medicine and Obesity Education Promotion (BARSO) Chief Executive Officer BDMS Wellness Clinic said processed meat was carcinogen
“Information from The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Cancer Research Department of World Health Organization (WHO)
arrange processed meat or Processed meat Such as sausages, burgers, salami, Parma ham, bacon, Chinese sausage, meatballs, Vietnamese sausages are the most dangerous group 1 carcinogens. in the same group as arsenic or radioactive plutonium
part red meat For example, pork, beef, and mutton are classified as 2A or has the potential to cause cancer in humans. because the meat processing has added ‘nitrate’ or ‘nitrite’ To preserve food, color, taste, can be a carcinogen.
Cooking food that uses high heat, such as frying, grilling Steaks, burgers, and grilled pork also cause cancer-causing substances. Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines; HAA and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
- Eating protein from plants can help.
information from STATESMAN show that the market value Plant-based foods Worldwide in 2020, worth $13 billion (3.9 billion baht), the market is expected to grow to 35 billion dollars (1 trillion baht) in 2027.
Plant-based diet less strict vegetarian no fixed pattern Focus on eating a variety of vegetables. Whole grains, assorted mushrooms, protein from tofu or beans avoid processed foods flavored food
Dr Amp said changing to eating Plant-based diet It will reduce saturated fat and increase dietary fiber. phytochemicals (phytochemical) found only in plants health benefits
Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease from obtaining saturated fat and levels TMAO (Trimethylamine N-oxide) from meat less.
- Behavior modification can help.
1998 in the journal The American Journal of Cardiology doctor Ornish founder Preventive Medicine Research Institute A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 8 sites with 333 participants.
to compare between therapy open clogged blood vessels (Revascularization) with holistic behavior modification vegetarian with high fiber, low sugar, low fat, regular exercise and deal with stress
After three years of research, it was found that the plant-based diet coupled with exercise The results were not different from those who had clogged artery surgery.
the difference is The behavior modification group did not pay for treatment. Spend 4-7 times less money to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Reduce the cost of medical care
- decreased vascular disease
doctor Lin regular doctor Baylor College of Medicine and doctor Esselstyn regular doctor Cleveland Clinic The study was divided into two groups: the control group. and the group that eats Plant-Based diet For 4 months, it was found that
group that eats Plant-Based diet various fat values in the blood, the inflammatory substance hsCRP and IL-6 Decreased arterial function (brachial artery flow-mediated vasodilation) compared to the control group.
university Harvard published in a journal Journal of the American College of Cardiology In 2017, diet tracking of 209,568 people found that
vegetable consumption whole grains Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by up to 25%
- reduce diabetes, kidney disease
journal Canadian Journal of Diabetes In 2016, a research study on people who eat Plant-based diet both epidemiological and randomized controlled trials.
plant food reduces the risk of diabetes Yes, lower blood sugar (Fasting Plasma Glucose), better insulin secretion index (Insulin sensitivity)
The study in 9,633 older adults was published in the journal Epidemiology Year 2019, vegetable consumption score It was found that for every 10 points of increase in vegetable consumption scores, the waist circumference decreased by 2 cm and the fat content decreased by 1.1%.
In 2015, the journal Journal of Nephrology published a study on the relationship between macronutrients and chronic kidney disease (glomerular filtration rate of 60 ml/min/1.73 square meters) found that
high intake of plant protein Reduces the risk of chronic kidney disease by 30%. Conversely, if consuming about twice the amount of protein from meat than plant protein, this increases the risk by 28%.
- need to add vitamin B12
but those who eat Plant-based diet There is a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, which is found in meat, eggs, dairy products. Therefore, should increase the intake of vitamin B12 from seaweed. or foods with added vitamin B12, such as plant-based milk, cereals, etc.
Dr. Amp recommends that anyone who can lose weight can lose weight. Anyone who hasn’t been able to do it, it’s okay. It may start to reduce from eating regularly for a long time.
“A healthy 50% should be a variety of vegetables, 25% is whole grain flour, such as brown rice, riceberry rice, Sangyod rice that is high in fiber, protein, phosphorus, iron. The other 25% is plant protein such as beans, tofu, fish meat, egg whites.
because of good health care is holistic health care It’s not a behavioral change.
But it’s about food. Exercise, mood, quality sleep living in a good environment without pollution
If you take care of your body from now on I do not have to worry about various risks. because health is the most important property.”