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There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
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A new study investigates the link between processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, and trans fatty acids, to diseases such as cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 24 points 1 week ago (7 children)

The data showed that people who ate as little as one hot dog a day when it comes to processed meats had an 11% greater risk of type 2 diabetes and a 7% increased risk of colorectal cancer than those who didn’t eat any.

Who eats a hotdog a day? That seems .. high.

Also the researcher's comments at the bottom counteract the title, suggesting a balanced diet and not to panic.

[–] SteposVenzny@beehaw.org 5 points 1 week ago

If my schedule was tight enough and the hotdogs were convenient enough, I could see myself doing that. They’re a classic street food, so it’s not like that’s an unthinkable scenario.

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