Breaking news: Men like meat. OK, maybe not all men enjoy the sizzling flavor of a medium-rare or the refined taste of cedar plank-grilled salmon, but there are certainly a lot of men out there who do. While there are various arguments you can employ against a vegetarian, salivating over a steak isn't one of them. However, in today’s health-conscious world, you can’t help but wonder whether eating meat can be dangerous to your health. So, is there a connection between meat and cancer? Let’s find out.
How is meat linked to cancer?
The whole idea about the relationship between meat and cancer came from several large European population studies back in the early 1990s, which showed that vegetarians were almost half as likely to develop cancer as meat eaters when controlling for other diet and lifestyle factors. Since then, studies have continued to investigate the link between meat and cancer. While some of the evidence seems compelling, what exactly is it about meat that might be dangerous? Although it’s not entirely clear, there are a number of hypotheses:
Meat lacks fiber, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and other helpful nutrients that have shown to be protective against cancers.
Many meats are high in fat and other animal products that increase hormone production, thus increasing the risk of hormone-related cancers, such as breast or prostate cancer.
High-protein diets have been linked to cancer. Meats are high in protein, and protein is broken down to ammonia, which may be carcinogenic in humans.
Cooking meats at high temperatures forms carcinogenic compounds such as heterocyclic amines (HCA) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). These compounds have proven carcinogenic in mice, rats and nonhuman primates in lab studies.
Salt-preserved, smoked and other preserved meats contain N-nitroso compounds (NOCs) that are potentially carcinogenic to humans.
Which meats are of concern?
While many studies have identified general meat intake as a risk factor for cancer, specifically the red meats like beef, lamb, pork, veal, and processed meats (meats preserved by salting, drying, smoking or curing), appear to put consumers at highest risk and have been the subject of most meat and cancer studies.
However, it’s not only the type of meat that is a cause for concern, but also the way in which it’s prepared. The cooking method, temperature and time all influence how carcinogenic certain meats are. Meats cooked at very high temperatures by frying, broiling and barbecuing produce the largest amount of HCAs, whereas oven-roasting and baking are done at lower temperatures and thus form less HCAs. Stewing, boiling or poaching are done at such a low temperature that dangerous chemicals do not form.
Lastly, cooking for longer periods of time (for example, making a steak that’s well-done) will cause more carcinogenic compounds to be formed than cooking for shorter periods of time, for example, making a steak that’s “bloody.” Just remember that undercooking meats can be dangerous, leading to food poisoning or other infection.
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Are you determined to start 2016 with a healing bang?
Let Roc-A-Natural, Bronx Healing and Mt. Sinai United Christian Church Health and Wellness Ministry assist you on your healing journey, Sunday, Dec 27, 2015 at the Roc-A-Natural "H.O.T.S" Heal Ones Total Self Pavilion: A Kujichagulia Day of Healing in a collaborative effort at The Mt. Sinai Center for Community Enrichment, 382 Jersey St, Staten Island, NY 10301.
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This healing event is the perfect venue for anyone who want to learn how to enrich the quality of their life through basic nutrition and improving self esteem for a holistic new you. Be determined to take the challenge and walk through the healing gates from 12:00pm-6:00pm and receive a cup of Roc-A-Natural Detox Water while supplies last to begin your detoxification process. Meet our healing practitioners to educate you on proper Alkaline Water and pH levels; Embracing The Energy with Reiki, Foot Reflexology, relax with a Massage, and an abundance of information on holistic healing, personal coaching and consultation while you shop from our vendors for a variety of health and wellness products, nutritious food, developmental books and accessories.
The following are responses about our October 11, 2015 healing event:
"It was a beautiful day for all of the healing feastivies. It was truly awesome!" Doreen Berksteiner-Brown
"I really enjoyed the day and I gained a host of knowledge and inspiration to apply to my day by day living...thank you!... Looking forward to the next one!" Renee Jordan, Owner of RJ's Accessories
"Congratulations Dorcas Meyers on an awesome event. The time, love and attention you dedicated in coordinating this event were evident. You set the stage with the most perfect ambiance filled with positive energy from the perfect blend of like-minded individuals. Even the weather played its part in complimenting the day. I’m excitingly looking forward to future events. Thank you so much for including me."...Thelma Kingsale
"The event on Oct 11th was amazing! Looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much! Still floating from reflexology" Mai Zharvvorsi(Tracy)
"The food by Praises Enterprises was healthy, delicious and affordable. The seminars and presentations were educational and my favorite, Deanna Hope-Felix, the reflexologist... OMG!!!! Kudos to Roc-A-Natural for putting together such a wonderful event! I look forward to the next H.O.TS. event." Lisa Howard
"Just want to say again what a nice event it was and lots of good vibes and conversation. I'm still taking it all in". Karen Felton-Hadley
In addition, this event will also be in celebration of the second day of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia(Self Determination) with family and in support of the Roc-A-Natural fundraising efforts for the 3rd Annual Roc-A-Natural Hair, Health and Beauty Transform Your Life Expo, April 2016 in mid-town NYC. For more information on The Expo, visit www.rocanatural.com.
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