RiversZen's move well stay healthy daily boost. It's your quick dose of feel good, move better magic. Hang with us till the end for a tip you can actually use today... an a little something special we saved just for you. Hey, no burpees, I promise. Here is today's message.
Do you ever feel like you're being told what not to eat every time you turn around?
No red meat.
No fat.
No fun.
Quick heads-up before we dig in:
This one’s a bit meaty.
But even if you’re more broccoli than brisket, hang with me, because what you're about to read might just surprise you.
A fascinating new global study just flipped that tired old script.
Turns out, meat isn’t the villain after all.
It might actually be your quiet hero in the fight for longevity.
Let’s chew on that for a second.
Researchers from Australia, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland dug into data from 175 countries. That’s right, global scale.
They wanted to know… does what we eat really impact how long we live?
What they found was simple but powerful:
👉 Countries that eat more meat tend to live longer.
Let that sink in.
More meat. More years.
And no, it wasn’t just about wealth, education, or how close you live to a salad bar. They controlled for all that.
Still, the data pointed one way:
A strong, positive link between meat consumption and life expectancy.
So… why does meat matter so much?
Because it’s complete.
It gives your body the raw materials it needs, without the guesswork:
✔️ High-quality protein
✔️ Essential fats
✔️ B vitamins
✔️ Iron, zinc, selenium
✔️ Nutrients your body actually recognizes and absorbs
No powders.
No pills.
No complicated food pyramids.
Just real food that works the way it’s supposed to.
At RiversZen, we’ve seen the transformation over and over.
When people ditch the processed junk, the grains, the sugar, the soy, the fake meat, and fill their plate with steak, eggs, and butter?
Everything changes.
✔️ Inflammation drops
✔️ Energy rises
✔️ Brain fog clears
✔️ Cravings disappear
✔️ Strength returns
People move better. Feel better.
They stop managing symptoms and start thriving again.
Because that is what thriving actually looks like.
Strong. Clear. Energized. Resilient.
So maybe it’s time we stop apologizing for choosing food that’s natural, nourishing, and powerful.
Meat isn’t the problem.
It’s the foundation.
And according to this study?
It might just be your ticket to a longer, stronger, more vibrant life.
So, what can you do today?
If you’ve been skipping the steak or passing on the bacon because of old advice…
Stop second-guessing.
Start listening to your body.
It knows what to do with real food.
Fire up the grill.
Crack the eggs.
Embrace what works.
Because if steak is the secret to aging well…
I’ll see you at the barbecue.
🥩💪🔥
You, W., Henneberg, R., Saniotis, A., Ge, Y., & Henneberg, M. (2022). Total meat intake is associated with life expectancy: A cross‑sectional data analysis of 175 contemporary populations. International Journal of General Medicine, 15, 1833–1851. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S333004
📍 Did you enjoy today's message? If so, pass it on. Like it, share it. Help us get more folks moving, breathing, and thriving. Want these little boosts sent straight to your inbox every day? Simply subscribe at MoveWellStayHealthy.com. Are you ready to stretch, strengthen and smile with us.
You can join our live and on-demand classes at RiversZen.com
Hey, and just a reminder, we are not doctors or psychologists . We're people who are broken physically, emotionally, spiritually, and found our way back, through simple natural habits. We share what worked for us and what's worked for thousands of others.
And this isn't medical advice, it's lived experience. What do you do with it? Totally up to you. Do your own research, do your thing, and thrive. We will talk to you next time.