Eating just 50 grams of processed meat daily increases your risk of colorectal cancer by 18%- this is as much as 1 hotdog per day!
WHO announced that processed meats are carcinogenic, now considered a “Group 1” cancer hazard, which places them in same group as asbestos and tobacco.
Canadian Cancer Society has recommended to restrict red meat consumption to 3x per week or even for just special occasions.
Toronto Star listed top 5 things to do to decrease overall risk of cancer.
- Never Smoke
- Caution with drinking-no more than 2 drinks per day.
- Caution with meat
- Exercise often
- Eat lots of fruits and Vegetables- 7+ portions daily decreased cancer risk by 25%
Naturopathic Nutrition Tips
- Try different lifestyle diets: Vegetarian or Vegan
- Consume other meat sources such as chicken, turkey, fish
- Choose processed meats that are nitrite free for your special occassions
- Consume other protein sources such as eggs, beans and legumes
- Increase green leafy vegetables for more iron
- Other dairy protein sources: mozzarella cheese, ricotta, parmesan cheese and cottage cheese
- Improve your gut function and bowel movements
- Decrease your acidic body terrain
If your diet is high in processed meat or red meat..this is the perfect time to improve your health and become more proactive. Nature’s Touch Naturopathic Clinic can help address your acidic body terrain by doing a nutritional detoxification program. To help your body get back on track we can individualize a treatment plan for you and begin your journey to wellness!
Dr. Maria Papasodaro, ND