More Reasons to Avoid Processed Meats

[Pure]

More Reasons to Avoid Processed Meats

A pair of recent studies have identified potential health problems related to the consumption of processed meats, including breast cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The consumption of red and processed meats was linked to a higher incidence of breast cancer, a connection that was particularly strong among postmenopausal women.

One explanation may be compounds produced when meat is grilled, such as heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, that have been shown to promote tumor growth.

Another study of more than 7,000 patients -- most of them seniors -- showed that cured, processed meats like ham, bacon and sausage were connected to lower lung functioning and a much higher risk for COPD, even taking into account numerous dietary and other risk factors. Patients who consumed the most processed meats often ate fewer fruits and vegetables than others did as well, which may have compounded the problem.

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 175, No. 8, April 15, 2007: 798-804

British Journal of Cancer, Vol. 96, No. &, April 10, 2007: 1139-1146 (Free Full-Text Study)

Reuters April 16, 2007

[Encolpius]

Yes, well, processed meats are by nature a bit questionable. Though about now I'd kill for a full English breakfast... to Hel with cancer!

[IbnAbdulHakim]

Yes, well, processed meats are by nature a bit questionable. Though about now I'd kill for a full English breakfast... to Hel with cancer!

say your shahadah before you die ok? :p

[Camomilla]

More Reasons to Avoid Processed Meats

A pair of recent studies have identified potential health problems related to the consumption of processed meats, including breast cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The consumption of red and processed meats was linked to a higher incidence of breast cancer, a connection that was particularly strong among postmenopausal women.

One explanation may be compounds produced when meat is grilled, such as heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, that have been shown to promote tumor growth.

Another study of more than 7,000 patients -- most of them seniors -- showed that cured, processed meats like ham, bacon and sausage were connected to lower lung functioning and a much higher risk for COPD, even taking into account numerous dietary and other risk factors. Patients who consumed the most processed meats often ate fewer fruits and vegetables than others did as well, which may have compounded the problem.

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 175, No. 8, April 15, 2007: 798-804

British Journal of Cancer, Vol. 96, No. &, April 10, 2007: 1139-1146 (Free Full-Text Study)

Reuters April 16, 2007

Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh wa maghfiratu,
Masha Allah!
thanx for the share sister! :)
Jazakallah Khair!
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[Encolpius]

say your shahadah before you die ok? :p

Actually, it's fried bread that's the real danger in a Full English. That stuff's pretty much a solid slab of cholesterol.

[islamirama]

Best meat is the halaal meat done islamically

[IbnAbdulHakim]

Actually, it's fried bread that's the real danger in a Full English. That stuff's pretty much a solid slab of cholesterol.

i love fried bread.... i'll say my shahadah :D

[iwuvaziaf]

oh yaaaaaaaaas! lunch was beautiful!!! okie back to revision.. masalam

[Pure]

food is temptation... inshallah try your best to avoid what is not good for you and choose the foods that are most beneficial.