Be Careful of the Dangers of Processed Meat Consumption

There are various ways to maintain health. One of them by paying attention to what we consume. Some nutritionists advise not to consume or at least reduce the intake of some foods, including processed meats.

It's simply that you can enter a healthy new year. Nutritionist from Psycle London, Rhian Stephenson suggested stop eating processed meats. According to him, processed meat is one food that has an unhealthy content. In fact, processed meat is included in carcinogens that can damage the body.

"Not only that, processed meats also contribute to antibiotic resistance, hormonal problems, and interfere with the process of insulin," said Rhian, as quoted by Harper Bazaars, as "the cause of heart disease, diabetes, and swelling of tissues." Monday (1/1).

Rhian explained, most of the processed meat-making materials come from animals that come from farms. That is, they get food full of growth hormone, antibiotics, and other chemicals. In fact, this is before the meat is processed and added other chemicals that aims to add flavor.

Not only that, processed meat also contains a lot of sodium nitrate, a chemical used to keep the meat durable. "This type of nitrate will be converted to nitrosamines in the body, which can be carcinogenic to the body and can lead to pancreatic, intestinal, and stomach cancers.World Cancer Research Fund recommends that we reduce the consumption of red meat and completely stop eating processed meat. the new year can be a momentum for us to start something new, including eating healthier foods, "said Rhian.