Not exact matches
Sure, cutting back on
meat (especially
red meat) can help prevent heart disease and cancer in some cases, but replacing it
with processed meat substitutes comes
with a price of its own.
Design - build and consulting company Wiley recently partnered
with Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), the marketing, research and development body for Australia's red meat and livestock industry, to explore how augmented reality (AR) could be utilised to simplify the country's meat grading proc
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), the marketing, research and development body for Australia's
red meat and livestock industry, to explore how augmented reality (AR) could be utilised to simplify the country's meat grading proc
meat and livestock industry, to explore how augmented reality (AR) could be utilised to simplify the country's
meat grading proc
meat grading
process.
This
process involves Peak Industry Councils and industry representatives consulting
with MLA to help set strategic priorities for growing demand and improving market access for the Australian
red meat industry across global markets.
Every now and then the roasting flesh would be turned over
with long oak sticks sharpened smoothly to a point at one end, which answered the place of forks; deep and long incisions would be made in the barbecuing
meat, and
with the swab a good basting of the mixed condiments from the bowl would be spread over; the
process of turning the roasting flesh over the glowing
red coals and basting
with the seasoning continued till the
meat was thought to be thoroughly done.
A high AHEI - 2010 diet score (reflecting high intakes of whole grains, polyunsaturated fatty acids, nuts, and long chain omega - 3 fats and low intakes of
red /
processed meats, refined grains, and sugar sweetened drinks) was associated
with a lower risk of COPD
A study among Asians has also suggested that a reduction in the consumption of
red meats,
processed meat products such as bacon and sausages as well as dairy products such as cheese (warra in Yorubaland), full pasteurised milk, butter, some margarine may be beneficial in reducing the risks of cancer, especially if this is combined
with an increased intake of foods containing a high dosage of lycophenes such as tomatoes, sweet
red peppers,
red onions, carrots, broccoli, ans spinach.
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables, nuts and whole grains and low in salt, sugary drinks, and
red and
processed meats, is associated
with a lower risk of gout, whereas a typical «Western» diet is associated
with a higher risk of gout, finds a study published by The BMJ.
Those who had the highest intake of
red and
processed meats were at a 22 percent higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease than those
with the lowest intake of those foods.
The consumption of
meat varies greatly between countries,
with from a few percent up to 100 % of people eating
red meat, depending on the country, and somewhat lower proportions eating
processed meat.
Participants, average age 66, were randomly assigned to one of three diets for a year: a traditional Mediterranean diet enriched
with virgin olive oil (about 4 tablespoons) each day, a traditional Mediterranean diet enriched
with extra nuts (about a fistful) each day, or a healthy «control» diet that reduced consumption of
red meat,
processed food, high - fat dairy products and sweets.
«This phenomenon is one likely explanation for the human - specific negative impact of excessive
red meat intake and its association
with cancer, atherosclerosis and other inflammatory
processes,» Varki says.
A higher score indicated a healthier overall diet — one
with lower intake of saturated and trans fats, sugar - sweetened beverages, and
red and
processed meats; lower glycemic index foods; and higher intakes of cereal fiber, polyunsaturated fats, coffee, and nuts.
The team also had the opportunity to evaluate a wide range of dietary factors, including intake of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, dairy products, and
red and
processed meats, along
with key nutrients such as vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and others.
The different model diets progressively reduced the amount of
red and
processed meats,
with the most stringent diet eliminating them completely.
Hallmarks of the Mediterranean diet include: a variety of minimally
processed whole grains and legumes as the staple food; plenty of a huge diversity of fresh vegetables consumed on a daily basis; fresh fruits as the typical daily dessert; cold pressed extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, and seeds as the principal source of fat; moderate consumption of fish; dairy products consumed in low amounts;
red and
processed meat consumed in very low frequency and amounts; and wine consumed in low to moderate amounts only
with meals.
This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered a summary report published in The Lancet Oncology classifying high consumption of various
processed red meats (such as hotdogs, smoked sausages, etc.) as a Group 1 carcinogen, along
with smoking.
For instance, adding just one 3 - ounce serving of unprocessed
red meat — picture a piece of steak no bigger than a deck of cards — to one's daily diet was associated
with a 13 % greater chance of dying during the course of the study.Even worse, adding an extra daily serving of
processed red meat, such as a hot dog or two slices of bacon, was linked to a 20 % higher risk of death during the study.
So it seems key to replace
red or
processed meat — or other less - than - healthy fare —
with fish, the heart association advised.
You can lower your risk of colorectal cancer by eating a healthy diet
with lots of fruits, vegetables, and fiber, and cutting down on
red and
processed meats.
«I could only wish people would get as fired up about not eating foods that research has shown do have strong associations
with certain cancers, such as
processed and
red meats, and eat foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains and beans that help reduce the risk of cancers and other chronic diseases,» Heller said.
«Heavy
meat eaters of
red or
processed meat have significantly greater chances to be diagnosed
with NAFLD and insulin resistance,» said the study's lead author, Shira Zelber - Sagi.
Americans» obsession
with burgers isn't surprising, but the sandwich's perceived healthiness is, given the fact that the World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that
processed meat is a carcinogen and
red meat likely causes cancer.
Fretts AM et al. 2016
Processed Meat, but Not Unprocessed
Red Meat, Is Inversely Associated
with Leukocyte Telomere Length in the Strong Heart Family Study.
Factors associated
with reduced prostate cancer incidence or progression include low BMI, physical activity; low intake of dairy, poultry
with skin,
red meat, barbequed and
processed meats; higher intake of soy and other legumes, fish, yellow - orange fruits, cruciferous vegetables, tomato sauce, coffee, and tea.
In the illustrations that accompany this Harvard study it says that the study was «adjusted for age; race; body - mass index; level of physical activity; status
with regard to smoking, whether a physical examination was performed for screening purposes, current multivitamin use, and current aspirin use; status
with regard to a family history of diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, or cancer; status
with regard to a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or hypercholesterolemia; intake of total energy, alcohol,
RED OR
PROCESSED MEAT, fruits, and vegetables; and, for women, menopausal status and hormone use.»
3)[From the full text, p. E7] «Protein intake from
processed red meat was strongly associated
with mortality, whereas no association was found for protein from fish or poultry.»
As author Chris Kresser observes, «Most Americans that eat
red meat eat it
with a huge bun made of white flour,
with a serving or more of other refined carbohydrates (chips, fries, soda) cooked in rancid, industrially
processed vegetable or seed oils.»
These include
red meat,
processed meat and sugary beverages along
with refined carbohydrates such as white bread and pastries.
Eating a poor diet, drinking too much alcohol, gaining too much weight, and heavy consumption of
red and
processed meats are associated
with a higher risk of some forms of cancer.
This study found both whole grains AND nuts as well as fruits and vegetables were inversely related to weight gain, whereas
red and
processed meats as well as butter were associated
with weight gain.
One daily serving of unprocessed
red meat (about the size of a deck of cards) was associated
with a 13 percent increased risk of death, and one daily serving of
processed red meat (for example, one hot dog or two slices of bacon) was associated
with a 20 percent increased risk of death.
Participants in the study who ate
red meat — particularly
processed meat — on a regular basis were more likely to die over a 20 - to 30 - year period, compared
with those who didn't consume
red meat regularly.
Eating
processed red meat was associated
with a 21 percent increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease and a 16 percent increased risk of death from cancer.
This may put a damper on warm - weather grilling, but a new study suggests a daily serving of
processed red meat was associated
with a 20 percent increased risk of dying during the study period.
A systematic review «
Red and
processed meat consumption and risk of incident coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes: A systematic review and meta - analysis» showed that there was NO association between unprocessed
meats and diabetes, heart disease or stroke, but a 42 % increased risk
with processed meats.
The researchers found that, for a
meat eater, replacing one daily serving of
red meat (
processed or unprocessed)
with a serving of nuts per day was associated
with a 21 - percent lower risk of diabetes; substituting low - fat dairy, a 17 - percent lower risk; and substituting whole grains, a 23 - percent lower risk.
One daily serving of
processed red meat, such as a hot dog or bacon, was associated
with a 20 percent increased risk.
Compared
with the healthy - lifestyle group, the unhealthy - lifestyle group
with similar animal protein intake consumed more unprocessed and
processed red meat, eggs, and high - fat dairy products, but less chicken, fish, and low - fat dairy products.
Sure, cutting back on
meat (especially
red meat) can help prevent heart disease and cancer in some cases, Â but replacing it
with processed meat substitutes comes
with a price of its own.
In relation to CVD, elevated blood pressure has been shown to be positively associated
with higher intakes of
red and
processed meat, even though the mechanism is unclear, except that possibly
meat may substitute for other beneficial foods such as grains, fruits, or vegetables.32 Mean plasma total cholesterol, low - density lipoprotein cholesterol, very - low - density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were found to be decreased in subjects who substituted
red meat with fish.33, 34 Vegetarians have lower arachidonic, eicosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acid levels and higher linoleate and antioxidant levels in platelet phospholipids; such a biochemical profile may be related to decreased atherogenesis and thrombogenesis.34 - 36
In a study from the Netherlands of over 120,000 subjects followed for over 20 years, consumption of
processed red meat was associated
with developing cancers of the head and neck.
My suggestion for those foregoing
processed red meats, whether you're in a hospital or not, is to replace them
with more health - enhancing, nutrient rich legumes like beans, peas and lentils.
Indeed, unlike animal protein, plant protein has not been associated
with increased insulinlike growth factor 1 levels28, 29 and has been linked to lower blood pressure,30 - 32 reduced low - density lipoprotein levels,32 - 34 and improved insulin sensitivity.35 Substitution of plant protein for animal protein has been related to a lower incidence of CVD36 - 39 and type 2 diabetes.40 - 42 Moreover, although a high intake of
red meat, particularly
processed red meat, has been associated
with increased mortality in a recent meta - analysis of 13 cohort studies, 43 high consumption of nuts, a major contributor to plant protein, has been associated lower CVD and all - cause mortality.44 These results underscore the importance of protein sources for risk assessment and suggest that other components in protein - rich foods (eg, sodium, 45 nitrates, and nitrites46 in
processed red meat), in addition to protein per se, may have a critical health effect.
Although substituting plant foods for various animal foods was associated
with a lower mortality,
red meat, especially
processed red meat, showed a much stronger association than fish and poultry, which themselves were not associated
with mortality (eTable 6 in the Supplement).
Moreover, we observed that substitution of plant protein for animal protein from a variety of food sources, particularly
processed red meat, was associated
with a lower risk for mortality, suggesting that the protein source is important for long - term health.
Processed red meat products — such as hot dogs, bacon, and salami — appeared to be even more dangerous: Each additional daily serving was associated
with a 20 % higher risk of dying.
Protein intake from
processed red meat was strongly associated
with mortality, whereas no association was found for protein from fish or poultry.
Other newer studies have pointed in the same direction —
red unprocessed
meat isn't associated
with diabetes type two, higher mortality, or heart disease, while
red processed meat usually is.
A 2007 research review by the World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research, both non-profit groups, concluded that
red and
processed meats were associated
with a «limited suggestive increased risk» of esophageal cancer.