High protein diet increases death risk?
A study in the journal Cell Metabolism suggests that the current fad for high protein, low carbohydrate diets may not be a good thing.
High protein intake is linked to increased cancer, diabetes, and overall mortality
Respondents aged 50–65 reporting high protein intake had a 75% increase in overall mortality and a 4-fold increase in cancer death risk during the following 18 years.
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Abbott to delist world heritage status on Tassie forest
What an utter idiot Abbott is.
Tony Abbott says too much Tasmanian forest 'locked up', forms new council to support timber industry
The Government has formally asked the World Heritage Committee to delist 74,000 hectares - a position Mr Abbott reaffirmed last night.
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James Yorkston - I Awoke
A beautiful song. A favourite artist of mine filmed simply sat in a pub with a beer.
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