Avoid heart disease: Experts identify key factors in processed meat

According to research conducted by specialists, eating processed meat can lead to heart disease and diabetes. Because of this, a group of scientists was able to identify an alternative that allows individuals to eat this product without the negative effects it has on their bodies. What were the results of this study?

According to information published in the journal Nature Medicine, data from studies on these types of meat products, sugary drinks, and trans fatty acids were analyzed, indicating that there is no safe amount of food, as this will increase the risk of these conditions.

Regarding this situation, Nita Forouhi, head of nutritional epidemiology at the University of Cambridge, told CNN: “ This current research has shown, once again and in line with previous research, that to achieve health benefits it is better to avoid or minimize the regular consumption of processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFAs),” she said.

(See more: The 7 places in Cundinamarca that are not worth visiting, according to the AI) In this vein, the specialist explained that the risk for some individuals increased as consumption of these products increased. What are the habits to maintain a healthy diet?

The lifestyle website Ohlala shared a series of recommendations for maintaining a healthy diet that can be very useful: 1- Eat more ginger, as it can combat the cold, improve circulation, and also raise your body temperature.

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2- Eat nuts, which will provide you with the right amount of healthy fats for your body. 3- Keep a record of the foods you eat to be more aware of the products that are bad for your body. 4- Prepare your own flavored waters that will keep you hydrated. 5- Eating seeds will allow your body to have even more complete nutrition.