Bacon, Processed Meats as Dangerous as Smoking: Report


Diets high in beef and processed meats are also linked with cardiovascular disease and diabetes, two other leading killers worldwide.
Last summer, the WCRF completed a detailed review of 7,000 clinical studies examining links between diet and cancer. The analysis concluded processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption.
A recent University of Hawaii study also found that processed meats increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 67 percent. Another study revealed that every 50 grams of processed meat consumed daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 21 percent.

Food items to check that can include sodium nitrite: bacon, beef jerky, sausages, hot dogs, sandwich meats, frozen meals and canned soups containing meat, pasta foods with meat sauces, and products sold at public schools, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and theme parks

To cut cancer risk from food, many health experts advise:

  • Eat more plant-based foods, whole grains, and lean sources of protein.
  • Limit consumption of red meat and processed meats.
  • Avoid sweets and processed foods that contain high levels of chemicals and additives.
  • Follow diets rich in healthy “fats,” such as the Mediterannean diet, which is packed with olive oil, fish, vegetables, and fresh foods.

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