Consuming red meat leads to inflammation

Here are the many reasons not to eat red meat due to its inflammatory nature:

1.     Increased risk for colorectal cancer and other health problems

2.     13% increased risk of mortality. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, eating red meat will increase your risk of having a shorter lifespan.  

3.     Blood vessels may harden. A study, published in the journal Natural Medicine, show that carnitine, a compound found in red meat that you may also see on the ingredients list of various energy drinks, may be responsible for the clogging of blood vessels.

4.     In 2011, the Harvard School of Public Health concluded that regularly consuming red meats (both processed and unprocessed) may increase your likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.

5.     Red meat is, at times, bound with more red meat using transglutaminase, an enzyme formerly harvested from animal blood that is produced through the fermentation of bacteria. When added to meat, it forms an invisible bond, and can be used to make smaller pieces into a more desirable shape.

6.      Red Meat May Be a Carcinogen. In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meats, such as bacon, sausages, and hot dogs, are carcinogenic. The WHO also announced that red meats, such as beef, pork, veal, and lamb, are “probably carcinogenic” as well, as they have been linked to increased risk of pancreatic and prostate cancers.