Processed meat is unsafe for human consumption as it might lead to cancer, according to a new study. The study published in the World Cancer Research Fund’s report titled ‘Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective (2007)’ has warned people all over the world with declaration that all people should immediately stop buying and eating processed meat products and all processed meat should be avoided for life.
In the project spanning for five years to study the link between diet and cancer, hundreds of cancer researchers participated in over 7,000 clinical studies. Chemical additives in processed meat are responsible for increasing the risk of various cancers, including colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostrate cancer, leukemia, brain tumors, pancreatic cancer and many more.
Processed meat always contain sodium nitrite, the cancer causing chemical additive to elongate the shelf life of the products and to retain the bright red fresh looking colour of meat.
The report also recommends that consumers:
avoid all sugary soft drinks for life
exercise for at least 30 minutes a day
get lean and fit without becoming underweight
limit consumption of all meats (even fresh meat)
Breastfeed all infants for their first six months, avoiding infant formula.
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