Previous research has linked heavy consumption of red meat with a shorter lifespan and a higher risk of diabetes, colon cancer, and cardiovascular disease. U.S. dietary guidelines recommend limiting consumption of red and processed meats, and now it seems that the type of meat you eat may make a difference in your health risk. According to a new analysis published online in the journal Circulation, eating processed meats such as bacon, sausage, and deli ham increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. This is the first study of its kind to differentiate between the potential health effects of unprocessed red meat and processed meats.
