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One theory is that processed meat, because of its high saturated fat and sodium, can increase the risk of diabetes and heart conditions, in part by raising blood pressure, and thus harming the brain.
Naturally occurring sugar doesn’t raise any red flags because it doesn't produce a rapid blood sugar spike, while added sugars do and should be eaten in moderation.
Researchers say a pro-inflammatory diet, which includes items such as red meat, refined carbohydrates, and sugar-sweetened beverages, is linked to a heart failure biomarker, indicating the eating ...
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or the DASH diet is a diet to control hypertension promoted by the U.S.-based National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. [ 47 ] [ 48 ] Factors associated with increased stroke risk from consuming red meat include saturated fats that increase levels of blood cholesterol , LDL cholesterol , triglycerides , and heme iron, which may precipitate ...
Replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources such as nuts and legumes was associated with a 19% lower risk of dementia and 1.37 fewer years of cognitive aging, according to the study.
Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, and poor diet is considered a risk factor. A new study found that eating processed red meat is associated with a 13% higher risk of ...
A 2022 review of animal-source foods found that red meat but not fish or eggs increases risk of type 2 diabetes. [15] A 2023 review found that substituting animal-source with plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. [ 16 ]