Consumption of Processed Red Meat Increases the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Epidemiological studies have shown that populations that consume high amounts of red and processed meats are at an elevated risk for developing colorectal cancer. This risk can be lowered by reducing or eliminating from one’s diet, the consumption of processed meat and by properly cooking fresh red meat; including cooking at lower temperatures and marinating the meat prior to cooking. We shared this information on the Wikipedia ‘Red Meat’ page.