The Rural Voice, 1979-10, Page 4Letters
to the
Editor
Farmers should
reduce protein intake
Thanks for Heart Disease and The Rural Farmer (Opinionated
- Adrian Vos). It's a good article - carefully researched. The only
two criticisms I would have are:
1. You omit the idea that Canadians in general and farmers in
particular would be healthier if they reduced their protein intake.
Epidemological studies comparing heart disease in rich and poor
countries indicate this. Also, even if the high protein diet isn't
harmful it is unnecessary and an extravagent use of the world's
grain supply. Any dumb hog farmer knows that mature animals
not growing don't need a high protein diet. Also, we must cut
down on the high protein foods to have room for the B 6
vegetables.
2. Also, I don't agree with your saying walking briskly is as
good an exercise as jogging. To do any good cardiovascularly,
the exercise must stress the heart - get the pulse up 50 per cent
or so from at rest for at least three half hour periods a week. One
would really have to walk briskly.
I realize the dangers of jogging,having gone lame several time
myself. But by stressing myself severely jogging, I am prepared
for the times when I must struggle with a stubborn sow or pigs
that won't load easily.
I feel the exercise periods must be strenuous somehow - if not
jogging, then bicycling and skiing or rowing apparently is a good
one. I have roller skates for hard surfaced roads - I thought that
might be easier on my old joints.
Also, the walking would take more time.
I really like your paper - it deserves wider circulation in
Ontario. Yours truly,
Syd Smith,
R.R. 3, Teeswater, Ont.
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