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Western style diet makes you die young

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Perhaps you want to rethink having your regular Western omelet. Scientists have concluded that those who subscribe to a Western diet will most likely develop some type of cardiovascular disease. The study, which was conducted from 1985-2009 and published in the American Journal of Medicine, found that a Western diet, described as fried and sweet food, processed red meat, high fat and dairy products and refined grains directly correlates with a greater risk of premature death.