Ham sandwich for lunch
Sausages on the barbie
Peperoni & salami on a pizzaChorizo in your pasta
How many times this week have YOU eaten one of the above?
Ham ,bacon, chorizo, salami, pepperoni, sausages, frankfurters are all processed meats. These meats are all cured with preservatives, such as salt & nitrates or through smoking. Recent studies are suggesting that regular consumption of these foods is linked with bowel cancer and it seems likely that maybe nitrates are the cause.
The World Cancer Research Fund estimates that approximately 10% of bowel cancer can be linked to the consumption of processed meats. Other studies have confirmed that a high consumption of both red and processed meats increases the risk of bowel cancer and heart disease.
Whilst lean red meat is a good source of protein, iron & zinc the same cannot be said for processed meats, which are not very nutritious and often high in saturated fats.
It's so easy for you to improve your health! All you have to do is to replace these processed foods with a variety of more natural choices.
Try a tuna or salmon sandwich for lunch. Avocado and hommus are also great sandwich fillings. Choose chicken, fish or lean red meat for your next barbecue instead of sausages. Add mushrooms & herbs to increase the flavour of your pasta sauces. Have a poached egg on a bed of spinach with a side of tomatoes instead of bacon for your next Sunday breakfast.
Stop and think about the foods you are eating and whenever possible choose a natural food over a processed food. One of the best ways to improve your health is to include more vegetables in your diet and think about the types and amount of meat you are consuming.
The best part is your body will definitely benefit from the healthier food choices you are making!
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