Yeah folks it’s true and you know what? they’re everywhere, which makes them so hard to resist, unless your not really a fan. That’s where I stand, I’d take a good sandwhich over a McProcessed McBurger anyday. On a more serious note folks, the damage that processed meats makes is irreversible if one continually consumes this stuff. Here are some interesting facts.
Processed meat linked to Colon Cancer:
Those who ate the equivalent of a hamburger a day were about 30-40% more likely to develop colon cancer than those who ate less than half that amount.
The risk of colon cancer increased by 50% with long-term consumption of high amounts of processed meats such as hot dogs.
Though it was not investigated why large amounts of red and processed meats seemed to increase colon cancer, two possible theories suggest:
Cooking meat at high temperatures can lead to the creation of mutagens, which can damage DNA (our building blocks of life).
High iron content in red meat produces free radicals, which can also damage DNA.
Let’s eat healthier, let’s live longer.
-Aaron
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Wow, what a great post! This inspired me to kick up my vegetable intake and reduce cooked meat. It’s true what that article says though. I’ve heard it time and again! Thanks for sharing.
-Jacob
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YEAH that hamburger doesn’t look so good anymore!! Thanks Aaron for that great post * Des*
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