However, if you have sworn to do good by meat all the days of your life like me, there is a bit of hope. WHO did not rule out the fact that red meat has health benefits, but they have stressed that moderation like every other thing in life, is the key to staying healthy if total avoidance of red meat is not an option.
Nutrients derived from red meat includes iron, vitamin B12 and zinc, but processed meat undergo various dangerous modifications for many reasons. Some of the processes are curing, adding salts and preservatives and smoking. Examples of processed meat are corned beef, hot dogs, salami, sausages, bacon, ham, and canned meat amongst others.
Thus, avoiding processed versions and cooking your meat in the following ways could make it safer.
Indirect-heat cooking methods like steaming and stewing to cook the meat dishes, because High-heat methods of cooking such as grilling, pan-frying and barbecuing (Suya), are catalysts for the formation of carcinogenic properties in meat that are linked to cancer in animals.
Flip meat often when grilling to reduce the formation of carcinogens.
Reducing the cooking time of meat by using pressure cooker
Trim meat-fat, because fat dripping from meat especially when grilling or barbecuing can cause an increase of the carcinogenic compounds. Red meat with high fats also increases blood cholesterol if consumed often and in large quantities.
Balance your diet by eating other sources of protein such as fish, chicken, turkey or legumes like beans, black beans and peas.
Eat four meatless meals per week as well as eat vegetables, whole grains and fruits lowers the risk of many chronic diseases.
Finally, endeavour to stay healthy by exercising regularly to remove toxins from the body. Maintain a healthy weight and drink a lot of water whilst limiting alcohol intake. Identify stress factors around you, and try to stay away from them.
Always remember that health is wealth!
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