> >This research
> >looked at two large populations, one vegetarian and one meat eating...
>
> Not really. In general vegetarians aren't so bad off, not from not eating
> meat, but because vegetarians tend to not smoke, and they tend to not...

I would like to generalize this hypothesis yet, because just being "aware"
and taking interest in what you are eating, will normaly result in eating
healthier, regardless of diet. And then you have the placebo-effect, just
thinking you are eating healty, also makes you healthier! :-)

/jonas