TEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTING CANCER: WORLD CANCER RESEARCH FUND SAYS THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN AVOID DOING AND EATING TO LOWER RISK OF CANCER EXPERT PANEL COMES DOWN HARD ON PROCESSED MEATS HOT DOGS BACON
The Anti Cancer Report Created by an Expert Panel Gives a Thumbs Down to Processed Meats and Salt, Ham, Bacon, Pastrami and Salami, as well as Hot Dogs and Sausages
A study released by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) says that excess body fat as well as consumption of alcohol, red meat and processed meats like bacon, hot dogs and so on increase your risk of developing cancer".
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"To reduce your cancer risk, eat no more than 18 oz. (cooked weight) per week of red meats, like beef, pork and lamb and avoid processed meat such as ham, bacon, salami, hot dogs and sausages."
"Red meat refers to beef, pork and lamb, - foods like hamburgers, steak, pork chops and roast lamb. The term processed meat refers to meats preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or by the addition of preservatives. Examples include ham, bacon, pastrami and salami, as well as hot dogs and sausages.
"The evidence from the Expert Report that red meat is a cause of colorectal cancer is convincing. This evidence is much stronger now than it was in the mid-1990s. Red meat contains substances that are linked to colon cancer. For example, heme iron, the compound that gives red meat its color, has been shown to damage the lining of the colon.Studies also show that people who eat a lot of red meat tend to eat less plant-based foods, so they benefit less from their cancer-protective properties".
There is also convincing evidence that choosing processed meat increases the chances of colorectal cancer. The expert panel advises limiting red meat and avoiding processed meat. Studies show we can eat up to 18 ounces a week of red meat without raising cancer risk. Research on processed meat shows cancer risk starts to increase with any portion.
"When meat is preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or by the addition of preservatives, cancer-causing substances (carcinogens) can be formed. These substances can damage cells in the body, leading to the development of cancer".
Our daily intake of salt should be less than 2,400 milligrams. We actually need much less than this. Most people in the Untied States currently consume more than 2,400 mg, but there are simple ways to cut down on our intake.
"The Expert Panel found that salt and salt-preserved foods probably increase the chance of developing stomach cancer. Studies have shown that high salt intakes can damage the lining of the stomach. This is one way in which it might increase the risk of stomach cancer".
"Most of the salt in our diets comes from processed foods. We are not always aware that these foods are high in salt because they may not taste ‘salty,’ so make sure to read the sodium content on the Nutrition Facts label. Watch out for breakfast cereals, bread, frozen meals, pizza and chips. Also, check the amount of sodium in canned products, such as soups and sauces, and avoid processed meats. Even sweet foods like cookies can contain high levels of salt".
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"The report was compiled by 21 of the world's top researchers in this area, with the support of independent observers. Each scientist brought a special area of expertise to the Report".
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