Red Meat Linked to Type-2 Diabetes
Red Meat Linked to Type-2 Diabetes
A new study finds eating processed meat and red meat may increase your risk for type-2 diabetes.
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" Eating prospect and red meat increases the risk for type two diabetes according to a new study by Harvard University researchers. This study looked at medical data from more than 200000 men and women who were followed for at least ten years. They found eating at two ounce serving of processed meat like hot dogs are taken every day increase the risk for diabetes 50%. A four ounce serving of Red -- like acre hamburger also raise the risk of disease. The researchers say the high sodium nitrate content in -- might be behind increased risk. They think that's including not. Whole grains and low fat -- for some of the meat may lower the risk a spokesman for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association says years of research have proven the benefits of red meat in a healthy diet outweigh the findings of the study. They -- lean beef plate with significant role in a healthy eating plan."
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