Tag Archives: Meat

High blood pressure: Best meat to include in your diet if you want to lower your reading

High blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, can lead to all sorts of health conditions. For one, it can lead to a heart attack or, two, it could result in a stroke. Kidney failure, heart failure and vascular dementia are also associated risks. Fortunately, one tasty and versatile piece of meat has been shown to… Read More »

Is Eating Red Meat Healthy––or Not?

For years, medical and nutrition experts have warned people to limit their red meat intake to cut their risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses. But a new report published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine claims that’s wrong, potentially upending decades of research on the topic. Published by a team of… Read More »

Are Impossible and Beyond burgers better or worse than red meat?

Health experts have a beef with fake meat. Plant-based meats — lab-grown alternatives that look, smell and taste like the real deal — have never been bigger. Grocery stores and upscale restaurants now stock shockingly realistic riffs on beef, sausage and chicken, made by cutting-edge companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat. Even fast-food restaurants… Read More »

Can Daily Consumption of Meat Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk?

For some time, cancer organizations have recommended diets that limit processed and red meat because consumption of these foods is linked to cancer. Now, a new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology reveals that even folks who follow guidelines may have a slightly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, reports Cancer Research UK.… Read More »