The people used for the big stories in this movie already had some kind of health problem. They chose those who had a high risk of heart disease or type two diabetes. They didn't use people who weren't at high risk and who didn't need to change their diet. They failed to demonstrate a direct link between how someone's health increases by eliminating meat. It only used people whose diets were high in junk food, not just meat. HB (1991), “Canadians are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of nutrition to their long-term health prospects. With this increased awareness, however, have come numerous misconceptions, including the idea that meat is "bad" for you. In the rush to avoid saturated fats, doctors and the public have lost sight of the fact that lean meat in reasonable portions poses no health threat and is an extremely important source of many nutrients. We have heard many stories of people who were on the verge of developing heart disease or had even had a heart attack or two. None of the subjects followed a normal diet and ate meat. Forks Over Knives (2011), “As I was going I drank these two Red Bulls, I also had a twelve ounce coke and another half of a twelve ounce coke. I haven't always lived the healthiest lifestyle and have eaten more than my share of fast food. But one thing that struck me was the people they showed the results to
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