Meat is an important source of protein and other nutrients, but eating too much can lead to a number of health problems.
Oku.AzAccording to Gazeta.ru, referring to Gazeta.ru, Russian gastroenterologist Yevgeny Belousov spoke about this in an interview with the publication.
According to him, to prevent this, doctors recommend limiting red meat consumption to 500-600 grams per week.
“Regular consumption of large amounts of red meat, especially processed meat, increases the risk of colon cancer. When frying or smoking meat, carcinogenic substances can be formed, making the product dangerous to health,” said Yevgeny. Belousov.
Additionally, the high saturated fat content of meat can have a negative effect on the health of the cardiovascular system. Consumption of these fats in large quantities can lead to an increase in blood cholesterol level and the development of atherosclerosis.
“The quality of the meat also plays an important role. Processed meats, such as sausages and hot dogs, which often contain added preservatives and saturated fat, pose a particular risk. Choose low-fat varieties and include more source proteins. “vegetable sources in your diet: legumes, nuts and seeds, it is more advisable to include them, this will help reduce risks and improve general health,” said the doctor.
