Too much meat is bad for your health

Consequences of Eating Too Much Meat

Recently, people been eating too much meat. 20 percent of them are more likely to develop cancer, especially if they eat a lot of red meat.  in particular, has been linked to heavy meat consumption. Meat also contains lots of saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease.

Processed meats, such as hot dogs, often contain nitrate, a preservative that may become carcinogenic when heated to high temperatures during the cooking process. Marinading meat in vinegar, or microwaving it before cooking, can help reduce the number of carcinogenic HCAs in meat. However, meat may also contain high levels of hormones, which can trigger reproductive problems and early-onset puberty in children.

Your kidneys work to remove excess protein from your body, so eating too much protein can stress them out, leading to kidney damage and even contributing to renal failure in some cases. High dietary protein levels cause your body to excrete more calcium.

Eating meat has long been a measure of both wealth and health. But it turns out that a diet excessively rich in red and processed meats may be deadly, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine on Monday.

Americans spend $142 billion annually on beef, chicken, pork, turkey and lamb at retail and food-service outlets, according to the market research firm Packaged Facts. Though from the 10-year observational study of more than 545,000 people, they should probably spend significantly less. The study, whose participants were aged 50 to 71, found that 11% and 16% of deaths in men and women, respectively, would have been less likely with diminished red meat intake. More than 70,000 participants died between 1995 and 2005.

Eating Meat Safely

Participants were aged 50 to 71, found that 11% and 16% of deaths in men and women, respectively, would have been less likely with diminished red meat intake. More than 70,000 participants died between 1995 and 2005.

While eating too much meat can be dangerous, meat is a good source of complete proteins. Your body needs these proteins to maintain cellular tissue, so it's a good idea to eat some meat every day. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that adults eat five to six ounces of meat per day.

Reducing Your Meat Consumption

If you're eating more than the recommended daily allowance of meat, you should probably consider lowering your meat consumption. Red meat carries the highest risks of heartdisease and cancer, so eating more poultry and pork can help lower your risk. Serve smaller portions of meat at meals. Eating higher quality cuts of meat, in smaller portions, can help curb your meat cravings without putting your health at risk.

If you're eating too much meat, replace some of the meat in your diet with non-meat sources of protein. Beans, legumes, whole grains and dairy products all contain protein. Nuts, seeds, eggs and soy foods are good choices. While fish and seafood might technically be meats, they don't carry the same risks as do red meat, pork and poultry, because they are so low in saturated fats and cholesterol; fish and seafood can safely take the place of other meats in your diet.

Your body needs about eight grams of protein per 20 pounds of body weight per day. You can get much of this protein from non-meat sources. Non-meat protein sources often don't contain as much saturated fat or cholesterol as meat, especially red meat. They also often contain healthy fats, vitamins and minerals that your body needs.