Beef: harm or benefit


In red meat is high in iron, zinc, phosphorus and vitamins, however, the world health organization attributed it to possible carcinogens. Why the most prestigious medical organization in the world considered that beef is harmful to health no less than cigarettes? Let’s deal.

How useful is the beef?

  • maintains the level of oxygen in the blood, regulates the metabolism with b vitamins and iron;
  • beef is rich in zinc, it strengthens the immune system and helps it fight viruses;
  • they are recommended against anaemia due to iron content;
  • this meat a lot of fatty acids omega-6, they reduce inflammation in the body;
  • normalizes the work of gastrointestinal tract and acidity as it has folic acid;
  • reduces the risk of heart disease due to the presence of selenium is a natural antioxidant;
  • improves memory, a positive effect on the nervous system.

Why is it harmful?


If your diet is too much beef, it ceases to be useful:

  • an excess of red meat lowers the immune system, improves cholesterol levels, risk of diseases of the liver and kidneys;
  • frying formed carcinogens. Beef suggest to boil and simmer. Recommend to choose pieces with no fat;
  • leads to coronary heart disease. Scientists have shown that processed red meat (sausage, bacon, sausage) are bad for the cardiovascular system.

Maybe you shouldn’t eat beef at all?

No, not necessarily. Meats is associated only with excessive use, and poor preparation. Meat contains saturated fats, which should not be too much in the diet. However, new studies indicate that 10-15% of these fats won’t hurt. And despite the fact that beef is attributed to the carcinogens, it is not as harmful as Smoking. 50 grams of processed meat a day increases the risk of developing cancer by 18%, and Smoking by 2500%. Experts recommend eating red meat 2-3 times a week. Only in this case, the meat benefits.

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