Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time : So Is Cardio, and There’s a Better Way to Have the Body You Want

by John Jaquish

A study of forty-two European countries found lower cardiovascular disease and mortality among countries that consumed more fats and meats. Higher cardiovascular mortality was linked to carbohydrate consumption.141 Plant-based diets are indicated for causing bone density loss, NOT helping it: “The findings gathered consistently support the hypothesis that vegans do have lower bone mineral density than their non-vegan counterparts.” The researchers go on to say that science is not clear if the issue is calcium plus vitamin D or if it’s another factor, such as protein or even muscular performance.142