Live Longer::Eat Your Fruits and Veggies

While this isn't a new revelation, it's interesting to learn about the latest findings about health risks and red meat consumption from a large federal study of more than 500,000  Americans between 50 and 71 years old, conducted by the National Cancer Institute.

It's the first study to link mortality to consumption. Previous research linked red meat to an increased risk of heart disease and colorectal cancer, but findings from this study show that those who consumed a quarter-pound of red meat daily were 30% more likely to die.

Also interesting to note that pork, "the other white meat," is believed to increase the risk for cancer due to its iron content.

Why is red meat unhealthy - It generates cancer-casing compounds while cooking, it's high in saturated fat and iron which are associated with cancer, can contribute to high blood pressure and cholesterol which can increase the risk of heart disease.

It comes as no surprise that naysayers of this study include the American Meat Institute. They insist that the report is unreliable and that meat products are part of a healthy, balanced diet. They also claim that studies show red meat to provide a sense of satisfaction and fullness that can help with weight control. I'm not going on that diet.

If you do eat red meat, please drink a tonic of 1 Tbsp of Body Ami in 8 oz. of water preferably before your meal. It will aid your digestion. If you find that you're feeling indigestion after eating, drinking Body Ami can help settle your stomach.