Scientists say the increased use of antibiotics in food animals is boosting the risk that dangerous superbugs resistant to drug treatment could be passed along to humans. In my view, no chemical carcinogen is nearly so important in causing human cancer as animal protein.
Dietary cholesterol is found only in meats, poultry, eggs, seafood and dairy products.
And, these foods are our primary source of saturated fat. A healthy plant-based diet, on the other hand, can help protect you against coronary artery disease. Plus, they are higher in fiber, antioxidants and phytochemicals. It seems that soy is in the news almost daily for its health-promoting abilities. The latest scientific research shows that replacing animal protein with soy protein can reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering overall cholesterol.