Eating meat every day is not without effect: studies and experts alert for long -term health risks.
Rich in quality proteinsin iron, zinc and vitamin B12, meat remains an interesting food for the body, like eggs. These nutrients participate in Muscles maintenancebones, skin, hair and nails, while playing a role in immunity and digestion.
So many arguments that explain why meat should not be completely removed from a balanced dietaccording to number of nutritionists. The stake lies in frequency and quantity. Consumed in excess, especially when it comes to red meats, it becomes problematic.
The latter must be invited to the plate as a Support for the main dish Rather than the central element. To vary its protein intake, it is better to juggle poultry, fish, eggs or legumes, which offer a quality vegetable alternative.
These are above all the saturated fat Red meats that pose a problem. The recommendations agree to limit their consumption to twice a week.
Beyond that, the risks accumulate: overweight, excess cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases or even increase in Risk of cancer. This is what the nutritionist Raphaël Gruman, author of The Gruman methodwhich alerts the consequences of a daily consumption in the columns of Top health.
The effects of red meat on cholesterol and the heart
An excess of meat rich in saturated fats, such as red meat or cold meats, promotes the elevation of LDL, this famous “bad cholesterol” which touches approximately One in five adults in France. This hypercholesterolemia weakens the body and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Unlike the poultry or fishpoorer in saturated fats, these meats exert real pressure on the arterial health.
This lipid imbalance has visible consequences on the cardiovascular system. The progressive hardening of the arteries, confirmed by a study published in Cell Metabolismis explained directly by the increase in bad cholesterol.
Others works have highlighted even more worrying effects: reduced ventricles, increased rigidity, weakened heart function. So many signals which underline the close link between excess red meat and degradation of Heart Health.
Red meat: the back of your body decor
Research carried out in 2017 has highlighted a clear link between strong Red meat consumption and increased risks of renal pathologies.
According to this study, the biggest consumers presented until 40 % probability additional to develop a renal failure Compared to the rest of the population. An observation that illustrates the pressures exerted by this type of power on the proper functioning of the kidneys.
The problem does not stop there: with a high fat contentred meat brings more calories than poultry and therefore promotes weight gain When consumed in excess.
It is equalt more difficult to digestwhat Raphaël Gruman points out: “ Meat also takes time to be digested and weighs on digestion ». A break of a few days is sometimes enough to feel a reduction in bloating and digestive discomfort.
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