American Heart Association reports processed Red Meat linked to higher risk of Heart Failure, Death in Men
June 16, 2014
Dallas, TX – Men who eat moderate amounts of processed red meat may have an increased risk of incidence and death from heart failure, according to a study in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal.
Processed meats are preserved by smoking, curing, salting or adding preservatives. Examples include cold cuts (ham, salami), sausage, bacon and hot dogs.
Bacon Frying. (American Heart Association)
