Here is what they found out. The Chinese eat three times more dietary fiber than Americans do. Anemia from iron-deficiency is rare in China, in spite of their getting little meat. The extra vitamin C might help absorb the iron that is available. The cholesterol levels tell the story.
Cancer is common in the USA, but in China it is uncommon.
In the counties where people eat the most animal food, they have the most heart attacks, cancer and diabetes. Even osteoporosis is rare in China, even though they eat much less of calcium-containing foods than do Americans. China, like many other Third World countries, can teach us that a simple plant-based diet, combined with regular exercise, is a winning combination. This is my favorite gelatin salad and can be used as your protein. Serve with breads, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and corn on the cob, and you have a complete meal.