According to researchers from Harvard Medical School, a diet high in red meat is literally dangerous to health.. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and significantly reduces a person's life expectancy..

However, representatives of the British Heart Foundation were quick to emphasize that red meat itself is not unhealthy - it can and even should be consumed as part of a balanced diet..

Harvard researchers analyzed data on 37,698 men between 1986 and 2008 and 83,644 women between 1980 and 2008.. After adding a certain amount of red meat to the diet of the subjects, their risk of premature death increased by 13%, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease increased by 18%, and the likelihood of cancer increased by 10%.

Significantly increased mortality rates within the control group - by 20% compared with standard indicators, 21% increased mortality from cardiovascular diseases and 16% increased mortality from oncology.

The researchers concluded that such an obvious harm to human health is due to the high content of saturated fats, as well as sodium, which in a relatively short time increases the likelihood of developing heart and vascular diseases by increasing blood pressure..

The scientists conclude: “If your diet includes the consumption of processed red meat in the form of ham, sausages, sausages or cutlets at least several times a week, then you are at risk..

Make a diet in such a way that eating red meat, especially processed meat, is safe for health,.

extremely difficult and therefore, those who take care of their bodies are advised to replace these products with chicken, fish and other sources of protein if possible”.

Meals may consist of red meat a maximum of twice a week, no more than. Moreover, the choice should be made precisely in favor of whole pieces - the less meat was processed, the better..

Vladislav Vorotnikov nedug. en.

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