You may have read my earlier post… telling you I was reading the book. Well, I’ve read it. And, basically… the author does an amazing job connecting TONS of research … showing a direct link between animal products (meat, milk, dairy, eggs)… and cancers of all kinds, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and so much more.

It’s an eye opener of the largest sort.

From their website: “Respected nutrition and health researcher, Dr. T. Colin Campbell reveals the truth behind special interest groups, government entities and scientists that have taken Americans down a deadly path”

It’s worth a read… and a re-read.

Here’s a link to their site: http://www.thechinastudy.com

So… I picked up a book on my new Kindle (LOVE it… btw. Kindle AND book).

The book is “The China Study” and I’m less than half way through it.

The premise is that we (Americans and Westerners in general) get far too little in terms of plant fiber, and far too much in terms of animal fat and PROTEIN. Too much PROTEIN? I didn’t think that was an issue – because I’m a vegetarian, I thought!?? Lots of cheese and eggs in my diet… so while I’m probably far LESS than “normal”… it’s still a lot compared to the exhaustive study the doctor illustrates. Don’t you need protein to work out? To live? Not according to this study.

It’s an interesting book for many reasons. The author is a renowned scholar, global award recipient, indisputable scientist on the world stage. And he kind of stumbled into an opportunity to survey – in great detail – hundreds, no thousands, of people in villages throughout China. He did lengthy research… not just observational… into eating habits, sources of food, amount of proteins and fats – and linked all of this to cancer, weight, quality of health, length of life, and cause of death.

The short version I’ve been able to glean so far – is to severely restrict ANY animal products – including milk, eggs, cheese, in favor of whole grains, vegetables, and such. Not really news, I guess, but what IS news is that the health benefits are significantly more far reaching than just lower weight and “healthy” life. Has direct implications on all diseases of “affluence…” which we suffer at significantly higher rates.

I’m curious as to whether you’ve read the book or are familiar with the work. Would love your thoughts and comments.

I’m not cutting eggs and cheese just yet… but seriously considering some changes. I’m also curious to see how the book continues to develop.

As a person who travels a lot on business, it’s tough enough to eat healthy on the road as a vegetarian. How can you do it as a vegan? Or near-vegan? I’m not sure. Will have to continue to read and research.

The research, though, is compelling. Great illustrations of the need for more complex carbohydrates and significantly less simple carbs. And WHY.

Thoughts?