{"id":227625,"date":"2021-03-09T17:30:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T16:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=227625"},"modified":"2024-05-01T15:20:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T13:20:42","slug":"is-red-meat-unhealthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-red-meat-unhealthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Red Meat Unhealthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-red-meat-unhealthy\/#Processed_vs_unprocessed_meat\" title=\"Processed vs. unprocessed meat\">Processed vs. unprocessed meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-red-meat-unhealthy\/#Risks_of_cardiovascular_diseases\" title=\"Risks of cardiovascular diseases\">Risks of cardiovascular diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-red-meat-unhealthy\/#Uncertain_studies_on_cancer_risks\" title=\"(Un)certain studies on cancer risks\">(Un)certain studies on cancer risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-red-meat-unhealthy\/#What_to_remember_from_the_topic_of_red_meat\" title=\"What to remember from the topic of red meat?\">What to remember from the topic of red meat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"8\">Many people cannot image their diet without red meat.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"9\">Under this term we can find beef, pork, veal or lamb.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"10\">First of all, <strong>it is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which forms the basis for building muscle.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"11\">At the same time, it also contains <strong>vitamin B12<\/strong>, <strong>zinc<\/strong> and <strong>iron<\/strong>, necessary for the production of hemoglobin and myoglobin, i.e. oxygen carriers from the lungs to important organs and muscles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important component is zinc, which is <strong>responsible for normal testosterone levels in the blood,<\/strong> <strong>healthy skin, hair and nails.<\/strong> It also takes care of the proper functioning of metabolism, digestion, growth and development. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[1]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"4\">Red meat is very nutritious.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"5\">One 100g portion of lean beef roughly contains <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[15]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>247 calories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19.07 g fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17.44 g protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.97 mg iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>274 mg potassium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.23 mg zinc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.15 mg vitamin B12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"13\">However, its nutritional value is affected by many factors, such as the <strong>specific type of meat, processing, animal&#8217;s diet, breeding, age or even sex.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"14\">Recently, red meat has been the subject of various controversial theories.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"15\">Many of them talk about the negative effects on our health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processed_vs_unprocessed_meat\"><\/span>Processed vs. unprocessed meat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When assessing the impact on human health, most research recognises the difference between processed and unprocessed meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"><strong>Processed meat are the products that have undergone preservation methods or other processes aimed at improving their shelf life and taste (adding salt or preservatives, smoking, etc.).<\/strong> In reality, these are various products, such as salami, ham, frankfurters, sausages, p\u00e2t\u00e9 or canned meat.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><strong><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"cs\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">The group of unprocessed red meat includes mainly the muscle mass of mammals, like beef, veal, lamb, pork or venison.<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"cs\" data-phrase-index=\"1\">So, these are pieces of meat that we buy from a butcher in the raw state to prepare it at home<\/span><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[4]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">When it comes to nutrients, unprocessed and processed meat are different.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"1\">Due to industrial processing, processed meat typically has a higher energy value and at the same time a higher fat content, but it can also have less protein.<\/span> <strong><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"2\">However, the biggest nutritional difference is the use of salt and preservatives. The processed meat contains up to four times more of them.<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"3\">Excess of these raw materials, along with saturated fats, is one of the most common causes of health problems<\/span><\/span>. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[4]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-5313867-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Is red meat unhealthy?\" class=\"wp-image-226721\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Is red meat unhealthy?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-5313867-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-5313867-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-5313867-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-5313867-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b C1N51c\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"6\">Consumption of red meat, according to several studies, has a negative impact on human health, indicating in particular a higher risk associated with<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[2]<\/span><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the development and mortality of cancer <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[2] [12]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the development of diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kidney and digestive problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>colorectal, prostate and pancreatic cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"8\">The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) does not recommend more than <strong>350-500g of red meat per week.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"9\">Nutritional recommendations from the UK talk about a <strong>maximum of 70g per day.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"10\">The Irish recommend consuming lean red meat <strong>only 2 to 3 days a week.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[3]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_cardiovascular_diseases\"><\/span>Risks of cardiovascular diseases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Relevant sources refer to scientific studies that have examined <strong>red meat intake and its relation to cardiovascular risks, cancer and subsequent mortality.<\/strong> Although scientists have spent years on this problem, the results are mixed.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[5]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><strong><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Most of the available studies state that the key to how our health is affected by red meat is its specific type and processing.<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"1\">Processed red meat, especially bacon, sausages, frankfurters or salami, can pose high health risks<\/span><\/span>. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[6]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-4639392-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"Risks of cardiovascular diseases\" class=\"wp-image-226736\" style=\"width:843px;height:563px\" title=\"Risks of cardiovascular diseases\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-4639392-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-4639392-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-4639392-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-photo-4639392-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"4\">On the other hand, unprocessed lean pieces of steak, sirloin or pork tenderloin are usually healthier.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"5\">This is mainly because those are not highly industrially processed foods.<\/span> They<span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"6\"> do not contain excessive amount of salt, fat or preservatives.<\/span><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"7\"> For years, scientists have believed that the <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"7\">consumption of red meat and its connection with cardiovascular problems are mainly due to saturated fats, the effect of cholesterol and excess salt<\/span><\/span>. <\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[16]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">This is what the claims of the American Heart Association (AHA) are based on. <strong>They claim that a large amount of saturated fat can increase the level of cholesterol in blood. In connection with that, there is also an increased risk of heart disease.<\/strong> The AHA recommends that people limit the amount of red meat and encourages higher consumption of lean meat or beans<\/span><\/span>. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[10]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/legumes\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Legumes<\/a>, in particular, <span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">are a good alternative source of protein that can be more beneficial to the heart. As an example, we can mention black-eyed pea (23.5 g protein \/ 100 g), peas (23 g protein \/ 100 g) or chickpeas (19 g protein \/ 100 g).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"35542,39076,36031,28621,7675,7748,7746,37876,37870,5968,29956,44533,44506,28324,36388\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uncertain_studies_on_cancer_risks\"><\/span>(Un)certain studies on cancer risks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Some research studies suggest that regular consumption of red meat may increase the risk of cancer and mortality associated with it. However, scientists differ in this regard. <strong>The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that red and processed meat can be carcinogenic to humans.<\/strong> It classifies it into group 2A, which talks about probably carcinogenic substances. In the same group are, for example, anabolic steroids or ethyl carbamate, also known as urethane<\/span><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[7] [11-13]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They refer to several large studies. According to them, people eating more red meat were more likely to be prone to colon, pancreatic and prostate cancer. Processed meat, which has also been linked to stomach cancer, posed even higher risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">One survey followed more than 42,000 women over seven years. <strong>It found that higher consumption of red meat (processed and unprocessed) was associated with a higher risk of breast cancer.<\/strong> In contrast, women who ate poultry during the study period had a lower risk<\/span><\/span>. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[8]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Another large study focused on mortality. It went over 10 years and followed a sample of 120,000 men and women. The researchers concluded that only participants who ate processed red meat were associated with a higher risk of death<\/span><\/span>. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[7]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Dietitian Renata Micha and her colleagues at Harvard gathered information from 20 completed studies. They contain <strong>data from 1.2 million participants, of whom 27,000 became ill with heart disease, diabetes or stroke.<\/strong> These studies followed people over a long period of their lives. They specifically observed the development of their health status related to meat consumption<\/span><\/span>. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\">[4]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><strong><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">The key findings of the research were:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red meat may not be as bad for your heart as some studies have suggested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People who ate one serving of unprocessed red meat a day did not suffer more from heart diseases than those who ate meat just rarely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon or sausages, increased the risk of heart disease by 42% and diabetes by 19%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The differences between processed and unprocessed red meat are key in the evaluation of research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every 100 g of red meat a day is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer by 22%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the spectrum, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/grains-and-cereals\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">whole grain foods.<\/a> <strong>D<\/strong><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><strong><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"1\">aily consumption of 90 g of whole grains reduces the risk of colon cancer by 18%.<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"2\">The intake of <strong>vegetables, fruits, and<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fish\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">fish<\/a><\/strong> have a positive effect in this regard.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"3\">That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s <strong>important to look at your diet comprehensively.<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"4\">You should see it as a whole, not as isolated components.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#ff6600\">[14]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_remember_from_the_topic_of_red_meat\"><\/span>What to remember from the topic of red meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"7\">A clear conclusion could be summed up by a well-known rule &#8211; too much of anything is bad.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"8\">It is not easy to confirm that red meat or any other food can be a health risk for humans.<\/span><\/span> <strong><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"9\">This is mainly because many factors play a role in the development of any particular disease.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"10\">Genetics, lifestyle<\/span><\/span>, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-a-healthy-diet-and-how-to-learn-to-eat-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"zlo\u017eenie jed\u00e1lni\u010dka, (opens in a new tab)\">diet composition,<\/a> level of physical activity, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-dont-get-enough-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"kvalita sp\u00e1nku, (opens in a new tab)\">quality of sleep,<\/a> environment, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-is-stress-dangerous-and-how-to-reduce-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00farove\u0148 stresu (opens in a new tab)\">stress levels<\/a> and other things affect diseases and their development.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be practically impossible to do a research which would take all these aspects into account for each participant. There is a lot of general data, such as that lower consumption of red meat could have caused 10 fewer cases of diabetes for every 1,000 people. However, no study at the individual level can say whether you would be one of these cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Snimka-obrazovky-2021-03-02-o-16.05.20-1124x752.png\" alt=\"Can red meat cause cancer?\" class=\"wp-image-226756\" style=\"width:843px;height:564px\" title=\"What to take from the topic of red meat?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Snimka-obrazovky-2021-03-02-o-16.05.20-1124x752.png 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Snimka-obrazovky-2021-03-02-o-16.05.20-400x268.png 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Snimka-obrazovky-2021-03-02-o-16.05.20-1536x1027.png 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Snimka-obrazovky-2021-03-02-o-16.05.20.png 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"><strong>The preparation of the meat itself is also important in this regard. If done wrong, meat can produce harmful heterocyclic amines (HCAs) or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).<\/strong> These are chemicals that are formed during high temperatures when preparing beef, pork, fish and poultry, for example by frying or grilling. Laboratory tests showed that HCAs and PAHs are carcinogenic and mutagenic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">This means that they cause changes in the DNA that can lead to an increased risk of cancer. HCAs are formed from the reaction of amino acids, sugars and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/creatine\" class=\"ek-link\">creatine<\/a> to high temperatures. PAHs are found in smoke, which is formed when fat or meat juice drips onto the surface beneath it and then evaporates (e.g. by grilling or smoking)<\/span><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[9]<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[11]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><strong><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">There are a few tips to follow when preparing meals:<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instead of grilling and frying, choose a more gentle way of preparation, such as stewing or steaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimize preparation at high temperatures and never expose meat to direct flames<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not eat burned meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marinating in garlic, red wine, lemon juice or olive oil can significantly reduce the amount of heterocyclic amines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have to prepare the meat at a high temperature, flip it often so that it does not burn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When grilling, do not cook the meat too much, as this increases the level of toxic substances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to cut off excess fat from the meat and use only the necessary amount of oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"sk\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Eating red meat may or may not affect your health. In this respect, your overall diet needs to be monitored more closely. <strong>A  balanced diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants<\/strong> is highly recommended, as it contains <strong>the most natural and least industrially added substances.<\/strong> Therefore, you should <strong>eat more vegetables, fruits and less fast food or sweets.<\/strong> If you are looking for a suitable source of protein, you can definitely reach for <strong>poultry, fish and legumes<\/strong>. On the contrary, you should avoid heavily processed foods such as <strong>salami, p\u00e2t\u00e9s and the like.<\/strong> A much better choice will be, for example, a <strong>well-prepared steak with a good portion of vegetables or baked potatoes.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you consume red meat? Do you make sure that your diet is balanced enough? Share your opinions with us in the comments. 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