An interesting article came across my news feed this morning, and I am compelled to share. Titled Processed Meats Declared Too Dangerous for Human Consumption, it talks about the World Cancer Research Fund's finding that sodium nitrate, a additive in pretty much all processed meats, is highly carcinogenic.
I know this is a vegan blog, and that's precisely why I share this article. For those of us who still dabble with eating the standard American diet, I think it's important to keep these kinds of things in mind. For me, this is one of the many reasons I have chosen to pursue a vegan diet. It's not just that fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts, and whole grains are really good for my body, it's also that the alternatives, in some cases, tend to be really harmful.
(Here is the link to the information on the World Cancer Research Fund's site) (Here is a list of dietary recommendations, including information about processed meats) (Here is a link to the American Institute of Cancer Research recommendations on processed meats)
After digging a little deeper into the claims, I also found this helpful article, that has a different perspective on the findings.
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