There Is No Safe Amount of Processed Meat to Eat, According to New Research

Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats

New research suggests that even minimal consumption of processed meats, sugary drinks and trans fats could increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Research shows ‘no safe amount’ of processed meat to eat

The researchers also found elevated risks from the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and trans fatty acids.

Processed Meats and Sugary Drinks Are Worse Than You Think, According to New Research

Bad news for hot dogs. Jena Ardell/Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysA new study that reviewed results from dozens of other studies found that eating any processed meats, sugar-laden beverages, or trans-fat foods puts you at increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses.Researchers believe there is no safe amount of these foods to eat, but some nutritional experts say that the association is weak, and an occasional…

There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research

A new study investigates the link between processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, and trans fatty acids, to diseases such as cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Do ultra-processed foods make you age faster?

Between 60-70% of the American diet now consists of highly or ultra-processed foods, per the CDC.

Conflicts of interest must be tackled to protect public health, argue researchers

A new peer‐reviewed article by academics at the University of Bath warns that unless governments take urgent steps to address conflicts of interest with harmful industries—including tobacco, alcohol, ultra‐processed food, gambling and fossil fuels—efforts to prevent disease and protect public health will fail.