Is red meat bad for your health? Science says yes

Is red meat bad for your health? Science says yes
The consumption of red meat increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (Image: Depositphotos)
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By Liz JarvisThe health case against regularly eating red meat keeps getting stronger. At what point is the data convincing enough for people to change their diet? One recent study found that eating red meat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes; another finds a diet low in meat, sugar and salt but rich in vegetables and legumes is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s.Both studies – which followed thousands of people for decades – show that replacing even a few servings of meat can have an impact.  There are a...

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