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Reduced risk of premature death with plant protein

by Goal Fit, posted in Uncategorized

A study released today by the Journal of the American Heart Association found that “Older women who ate more plant protein had lower risk of premature, dementia related death.” The main takeaway is that “Substituting red meat, eggs or dairy products with nuts was associated with a significantly lower risk of death from all causes”.

  • Compared to postmenopausal women who had the least amount of plant protein intake, those with the highest amount of plant protein intake had a 9% lower risk of death from all causes, a 12% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and a 21% lower risk of dementia-related death.
  • Higher consumption of processed red meat was associated with a 20% higher risk of dying from dementia.
  • Higher consumption of unprocessed meat, eggs and dairy products was associated with a 12%, 24% and 11% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, respectively.
  • Higher consumption of eggs was associated with a 10% higher risk of death due to cancer.
  • However, higher consumption of eggs was associated with a 14% lower risk of dying from dementia, while higher poultry consumption was associated with a 15% lower risk.

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Beans and Greens Soup

by Goal Fit, posted in Recipes

Warming & hearty – this healthy soup is quick to prepare and delicious!

  • 1 TB olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Herbamare or salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 box / 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 TB miso paste (white or yellow)
  • 1 can cannellini beans-drain and rinse
  • 1 can chickpeas-drain and rinse
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup quinoa (dry)
  • 2 cups collard greens – remove stems and chop
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups kale
  • juice of 1/2 lime

Heat oil in large stockpot, add onion and saute until transparent. Add celery and carrot, saute until tender. Add garlic, Herbamare/salt, pepper and miso – saute, stirring constantly 1 more minute. Add beans, tomatoes, quinoe, broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add lime juice followed by greens and stir until wilted, then serve.