Meat and its health risks
“Cutting back on saturated fats can lower your disease risk” Forbes.com reports.
Eating foods that contain high levels of saturated fats raises your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association.
Cooking certain meats at high temperatures may produce chemicals that are experimental animal carcinogens and are believed to be potential human carcinogens. Other studies have shown that high intakes of well-done, fried or barbecued meats may increase the risk of developing colorectal and potentially breast cancer.
Health Tips:
1. Because the body can’t store protein, you’ll eliminate it through urine if you eat more than you need, putting an extra strain on your kidneys to metabolize it. Experts recommend limiting meat to 3 to 4 ounce servings.
2. Avoid eating burnt meat because of their carcinogenic content.
