Vegetarians and vegans have weaker bones than those who eat meat.Researchers from Australia and Vietnam tested 2,700 people with varied diets and found that the bones of vegetarians were 5 percent less dense than meat eaters and vegans' were 6 percent weaker. Adding eggs to a vegetarian diet seemed to make up for much of the gap.
The study did not determine if this discrepancy in bone strength would lead to increased injury, but the authors recommend resolution on that issue.
Just to be sure, we recommend consuming the maximum amount of bacon-dogs possible over this Fourth of July holiday. Basically, what you were already planning.
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Thursday 02 July
By Heavytoka
I don't see how people can give up steak let alone Bacon! Their bones deserve to be less dense because their minds make up for it.
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Thursday 02 July
By Takahashi
As a vegetarian I can say that I have never broken my bones, even in situations where I should have. Adding eggs and other animal bi-products really helps.
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Friday 07 August
By robert masters
I have recently started adding ancient and alternative remedies to my diet. I start and end my day with a tablespoon of vintage Apple Cider Vinegar 100% pure and unfiltered to preserve the enzymes that should be present for this supplement/remedy to have the maximum amount of benefit.
I get mine from two sources:
Bobby's Healthy Shop and The Apple Cider Vinegar Company
From Rob at Courtney Gloss UK
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