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Originally Posted by pooh
Where is this report VPL? I can't seem to find it. When did they collect this data? Granted they may live longer, but remember that not all are vegetarians, there are other aspects of their lives that differ from an "average" American's. Maybe no drinking, no caffeine, no smoking, an active lifestyle, contribute some part in this seemingly longer lifespan...  |
Pooh, you can find this report by searching the following: "
U.S. Study of Adventists finds vegetarians live longer"
You will see a big picture of vegetables taken in a supermarket and above the picture it says: "People who eat a vegetarian diet live longer than those who eat meat....."
The report was dated Jun. 4, 2013.
A small fraction of those in the study (4,031) ate meat infrequently.
You state that there may be other differences. Yes, in general they live a prudent lifestyle. Of course, everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health. Excess alcohol consumption is bad too. What does that prove?
Are you trying to minimize the health benefits of eating vegetarian?