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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: western diet

western diet stories: 2 news summaries

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 Are Greener 
 Than This Guy 

Rising meat consumption key concern at environment conference

Dec 4, 08 7:45 AM CST
(Newser) - This week ministers from 187 nations are gathering in Poland to discuss a new treaty on global warming, and one of the central issues will be not belching smokestacks but cows, pigs, and chickens. Rising global living standards have led to soaring meat consumption; emissions from livestock now generate 18%... More »

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climate change • environment • agriculture • meat • cows • methane • pig • western diet

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 Heart Health Globally 

Meat, fat, salt increase heart risk 35%

Oct 21, 08 5:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - If you eat meat, fried foods, and salty snacks, you're at a significantly higher risk of heart attack regardless of where you live, according to a new Canadian study. The Western diet increases heart attack risk by 35%, while a diet rich in vegetables and fiber cuts that risk by... More »

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meat • heart attack • McMaster University • fruit and vegetables • fiber • western diet • fried food • salty snacks • Heart and Stroke Foundation

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