The surprising reason eating less meat is linked to a longer life: A smelly toxic gas.

[2greys]

High-protein diets are having a moment. In any grocery store you can now buy a protein bowl, pick up a protein box of eggs and nuts for lunch, or snack on a protein bar.

But there’s evidence that restricting which proteins you eat — particularly cutting back on meat — could be important for healthy aging. The surprising reason: it forces the tissues to make hydrogen sulphide (H2S), a gas that’s poisonous if inhaled and smells like rotten eggs, but promotes health inside the body.

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[deejames]

And much much better for the planet and the animals themselves

[Beth1949]

Over the years I eat less and less red meat. I've heard that it's not the best source of protein. Lean fish, chicken, beans and nuts are the healthiest. Also, if you are eating meat, about 6 ounces (size of a deck of cards) is the portion. Most people eat twice as much.

Here in the states, it seems that a lot of people are over weight. Too much fast food and super sizing of meals.

Beth