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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I'm actually not surprised at all by the result of this study.

We know from several studies that fish 🐟 , eggs🥚, nuts 🌰 and chicken 🐔 are much healthier sources of protein than red meat 🥩.

From Cornell University:

Unprocessed red meat and processed meat consumption leads to a slightly higher risk of heart disease and premature death, according to a new study from researchers at Cornell and Northwestern University

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2020/02/study-red-meat-processed-meat-hike-heart-disease-risk

From Harvard University:

People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

“Given our findings and previous work by others, a limit of about one serving per week of red meat would be reasonable for people wishing to optimize their health and wellbeing” said senior author Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition.

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/red-meat-consumption-associated-with-increased-type-2-diabetes-risk/

From Oxford University:

Red and processed meat linked to increased risk of heart disease, Oxford study shows.

Overall, the evidence from the analysis indicated that each 50 g/day higher intake of processed meat (e.g. bacon, ham, and sausages) increased the risk of coronary heart disease by 18%.

Each 50 g/day higher intake of unprocessed red meat (such as beef, lamb and pork) increased the risk of coronary heart disease by 9%.

There was no clear link between eating poultry (such as chicken and turkey) and an increased risk of coronary heart disease.

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-07-21-red-and-processed-meat-linked-increased-risk-heart-disease-oxford-study-shows

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (5 children)

There is no where safe from fascists and ICE right now so I'm gonna eat all the processed meat I want dammit. If it gets much worse I'm gonna take up smoking and drinking again too, since I'll definitely fuck up and get exiled or worse for opposing all of this shit. On a related note, are there any good sources for quality FUCK ICE magnets and bumper stickers?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

No no, you've got it backwards. Give THEM the processed meat

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

You do you my man, it's just that you would definitely make your life much more sufferable if you had given your organism the better sort of fuel

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Magnets and stickers aren't significantly better than thoughts and prayers, but cost more.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

Well, shit.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I will continue eating that crap

[–] [email protected] 92 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Everyone who has ever eaten a hot dog will die

[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 week ago (2 children)

studies show that 100% of people who drink water will also die.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I don't have a problem. I can stop drinking water whenever I want to.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

I need to stop oxygen…everyone who has it dies.

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[–] [email protected] 128 points 1 week ago (10 children)

It’s also important to note that the studies included in the analysis were observational, meaning that the data can only show an association between eating habits and disease –– not prove that what people ate caused the disease

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 week ago

Doing the Lord's work here. Thank you.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

I love living dangerously

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 1 week ago (3 children)

"As little as one hot dog a day", doesn't really strike me as a great example of a "small" amount of processed meat. I'd generally say I ate a lot of something if I had it literally on a daily basis.

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[–] [email protected] 154 points 1 week ago (8 children)

as little as one hot dog a day

That still seems like a lot to me.

[–] [email protected] 53 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I suggest you don't visit West Virginia....

Each year, West Virginians consume 481 hot dogs per capita, according to 24/7 Wall St. That means the average West Virginian eats more than one hot dog a day. Illinois locals love their Chicago dog, and they didn't even come close to West Virginia's annual hot dog consumption, hitting 317 per capita.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1887834/west-virginia-most-hot-dogs/

Coincidentally West Virginia has an obesity rate of 41%.

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 1 week ago (1 children)

While I'm sure they meant a hotdog sized amount per day... yeah, thats terrible wording. When I eat hot dogs I might eat 2 or 3 at a cook out or something... then not eat hotdogs for like 3 months. They could have evoked the "amount" better. And even then... who eats that much ultra processed meat?

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Think that’s about the average.

Deli meats, pizza toppings, bacon, etc.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago (3 children)

how is bacon ultra processed meat? bacon is just part of a pig in the same way that loin or rump are. Unless US bacon is just reconstituted corn syrup like most of their stuff seems to be.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 week ago (1 children)

All bacon worldwide is processed meat because it’s treated to preserve shelf life.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Butcher bacon is different

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

They use fewer chemicals but it’s still processed and still carcinogenic.

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 week ago

the curing process introduces carcinogenic nitrates, which is a similar risk factor, if I understand correctly

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[–] [email protected] 63 points 1 week ago

A hot dog a day keeps the doctors employed.

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