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Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis

by ryan | March 17, 2008 at 09:50 pm

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I'm not sure if it'd be worth living if I couldn't eat steak or pizza. Call me shallow.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients may be able to reduce their high risk of heart attacks and strokes with a gluten-free, vegan diet, a study suggests.

Heart attacks and strokes are among the leading causes of death for sufferers, as the inflammation caused by the disease impacts upon the arteries.

But an Arthritis Research and Therapy study found those who pursued a vegan regime had less "bad" cholesterol.

By clogging arteries, this is seen as a key risk factor for heart problems.

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects around 350,000 people in the UK.

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b_a_dxxx

at 05:44 on March 18th, 2008

No need to worry, there is plenty of Vegan Pizza in the world.

HiAayla

at 07:15 on March 18th, 2008

Vegan Grilled Bourbon Chicken from Red Bamboo Soul Cafe in New York.

Panko breaded seasoned soy chicken served with sweet corn mashed potatoes, steamed baby carrots, zucchini and classic mushroom gravy.

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gladcow

at 07:47 on March 18th, 2008

eating vegan is easy, delicious, and healthy.

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dr.stonielove

at 08:15 on March 18th, 2008

becoming a healthy vegan is easy :) you can find the recipes of the photographed goodies here: http://stonielove.blogspot.com/2008/03/detoxing-collard-wrap-and-veggie-soup.html

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ssperber4213

at 12:50 on March 18th, 2008

Contrary to popular belief, vegans can eat more than twigs and leaves. :) Whether you do it for health, for the environment, or for moral reasons, it's a good choice.

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