Processed meat is meat transformed into other foods through curing, salting, smoking, fermentation, or other flavor-enhancing and preservation procedures. The majority of processed meat food products contain beef, pork, poultry, red meats, or blood. The World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that processed meat is carcinogenic to the human body. Processed meat products such as […]
Dairy products such as milk are abundant in saturated fats, contributing to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, as well as Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have also found dairy contributes to an increased risk of ovarian, prostate, and breast cancer. Saturated fats found in dairy products are also among the top contributors to the clogging of arteries […]
Cholesterol is a substance the liver produces to help with forming cell membranes as well as producing hormones. Given that the body produces enough cholesterol, consuming extra cholesterol from foods is unnecessary. The Types of Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol which is often called bad cholesterol, is necessary but in limited quantities. High LDL […]
Protein is an essential nutrient as it helps build, preserve, and restore body tissues. This nutrient is abundant in grains, vegetables, and beans. Thus, if you are on a plant-based diet, you should not have a hard time meeting your body’s daily protein requirements. On the other hand, for those who are not on a […]