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China's Med Tech Workers Ditch the Power Steak for Tea and Vegetables

A study on medical workers in China reveals a major shift in workplace wellness, suggesting tea and vegetables, not steak, are the keys to long-term health.

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Health Nutrition

China's Med Tech Workers Ditch the Power Steak for Tea and Vegetables

Key points

  • Increasing tea consumption to three or more times per week was associated with a 59% lower odds of chronic illness.
  • Eating vegetables at least three times per week was linked to a 56% decrease in morbidity odds.
  • Consuming red meat three or more times per week was associated with an 88% higher likelihood of chronic health conditions.
  • A dietary pattern rich in plant-based foods and low in red meat is strongly correlated with better health outcomes in high-stress occupations.

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