Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.

A grocery store deli display with packaged meat and cheese - ACHPF/Shutterstock If you've ever stood paralyzed in the grocery store's meat section, trying to make a healthier choice, you're not alone.

You’ve likely heard that processed meats aren’t the best for your health, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping us from eating them regularly. The average American consumes around 187 grams (or 6.6 ...

The word 'processed' is a red flag for many health-conscious consumers. They associate this word with foods that have been altered from their original state, lowering their nutritional value. People ...

Daily intake of processed meats or sugary drinks may raise risk for diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Eating 50 grams of processed meat daily may raise type 2 diabetes risk by 30%. New findings in ...

Hot dogs, bacon, cold cuts and other processed meats raise the risk of colon, stomach and other cancers, and red meat probably contributes to the disease, too, the World Health Organization said ...

If you’re looking to improve your overall wellness, incorporating heart-healthy foods into your diet is a must. But several unexpected bites you might regularly consume could be sabotaging your ...

Less red meat is good for the planet and a growing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet. Eating processed red meat –such as sausages, bacon, hotdogs and ...

The study found higher intake of several preservatives, which are often used to extend a product's shelf-life, were linked to ...

Eating processed meats can increase risk of heart disease and cancer. This is believed to be due to their nitrates, nitrites, sodium and saturated fat. Plant-based sausage, tofu nuggets, grilled ...

Cutting back on red meat is not about deprivation. It is about replacing it with options that support longer, healthier lives ...