Red meat was identified by the World Health Organization in 2015 as a probable carcinogen, which means it has the potential to cause cancer. Red meat may increase your risk for colon cancer, breast cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, and other health issues, according to studies.
You are undoubtedly aware by this point that red meat has a poor reputation in terms of health. " Red meat consumption has been linked to an increased risk of developing high cholesterol and high blood pressure, both of which may lead to heart disease, as well as an increased risk of developing certain types of cancers, " says Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, registered dietitian nutritionist and national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
According to several research, eating a lot of red meat raises one' s risk of acquiring diabetes and shortens one' s life expectancy.
Red meat alone, meanwhile, doesn' t always cause problems. How you prepare it matters. Ehsani continues, " If you decide to grill it, and the meat burns, this might lead the meat to contain dangerous carcinogens that have also been linked to an increased risk of developing cancer. "
People with high cholesterol
Ehsani advises against eating a piece of steak or hamburger every day if you have high cholesterol. Unfortunately, eating red meat won' t help your cholesterol levels drop if you already have high cholesterol; on the contrary, it will make those unhealthy values even worse.
People with Alpha- gal Syndrome
According to registered dietitian Jonathan Valdez, RDN, owner of Genki Nutrition and spokesman for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, " Alpha- gal (galactose— 1, 3- galactose) is a sugar molecule present in mammals but not in fish, birds, reptiles, or people. Meat consumption has been linked to rashes, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, coughing, low blood pressure, severe stomach discomfort, and swelling of the lips, eyes, or neck.
People with heart disease
Red meat consumption should be extremely restricted for those with heart disease.
For instance, a person with heart disease may already have an accumulation of dangerous plaque in their arteries and should consume a diet very low in any sort of bad fat, such as saturated or trans- fat, that may promote an even greater accumulation of plaque, advises Ehsani. " This plaque buildup can cause fatal or almost fatal events like a stroke or heart attack if the artery is restricted even further. "
People with one or more heart disease risk factors
You should probably be especially cautious about eating red meat frequently if you have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, inactivity, and/or a poor diet.
According to Ehasni, those who already have these diseases are more susceptible to other illnesses as well as heart disease. For those who are at risk, it is advised to consume as little red meat as possible and instead concentrate on very lean protein sources like chicken breast, fish, beans, or lentils.
People with family history of certain cancers
According to a recent study, eating red meat and processed meat may harm your genes and increase your risk of developing colon cancer.
Therefore, according to Ehsani, those who have a family history of colon cancer should probably be more cautious while consuming red meat.
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