Cured meats contain Saltpeter, or Sodium Nitrate, or curing sugars, I use Morton's curing
sugar when converting hamburger into delicious jerky. it adds a layer of
protection in killing deadly microbes before you put it in the pack. A
perfect old world preservation. And you only use a tiny amount. Found in most professional jerky
and Commercial processed meats for example ie Hot Dogs... Nitrosamines,
formed in cured meats containing sodium nitrate and nitrite, have been
linked to gastric cancer and oesophageal cancer. Sodium nitrate and nitrite are associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
However know this: For most people, the highest dietary source of nitrates is from fruits and vegetables
and no studies have conclusively linked nitrates and nitrites to cancer
or any other form of diseases. On the contrary, some research has
hinted to beneficial properties of nitrites such as lowering blood
pressure by slightly expanding arteries.
The evidence for cancer
In 2011 a report from the Continuous Update Project
was published. It found strong evidence that eating red meat or
processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer. The analysis of eight
cohort studies showed a 17 per cent increased risk per 100g red meat
per day (RR: 1.17 (1.05-1.31)). The analysis of nine cohort studies
found strong evidence that eating processed meat increases the risk of
bowel cancer by 18 per cent per 50g processed meat per day (RR 1.18
(1.10-1.28)). For both analyses the results of the individual studies
were generally consistent – adding strength to the association. ( A one percent difference)
Take note the study was paid millions to draw this conclusion in 2011
and here we are the news dredged it up again on a slow news cycle in
2015 The study also concluded but not reported by the news "Red meat is also a good source of valuable nutrients, such as protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12, so it can contribute to a healthy, balanced diet.
Processed meat on the other hand has less valuable nutrients and can be
high in fat and salt, so if you eat red meat it’s best to choose fresh,
unprocessed meat."
So feel free to keep eating steak and avoid the hot dogs.
So wrapping up --- back on track. Hard Boiled Eggs, Home made Jerky,
String cheese and dense breads such as bagels and cream cheese, an
occasional apple is stove-less. A Dirty Steak on the fire is PRICELESS.
sugar when converting hamburger into delicious jerky. it adds a layer of
protection in killing deadly microbes before you put it in the pack. A
perfect old world preservation. And you only use a tiny amount. Found in most professional jerky
and Commercial processed meats for example ie Hot Dogs... Nitrosamines,
formed in cured meats containing sodium nitrate and nitrite, have been
linked to gastric cancer and oesophageal cancer. Sodium nitrate and nitrite are associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
However know this: For most people, the highest dietary source of nitrates is from fruits and vegetables
and no studies have conclusively linked nitrates and nitrites to cancer
or any other form of diseases. On the contrary, some research has
hinted to beneficial properties of nitrites such as lowering blood
pressure by slightly expanding arteries.
The evidence for cancer
In 2011 a report from the Continuous Update Project
was published. It found strong evidence that eating red meat or
processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer. The analysis of eight
cohort studies showed a 17 per cent increased risk per 100g red meat
per day (RR: 1.17 (1.05-1.31)). The analysis of nine cohort studies
found strong evidence that eating processed meat increases the risk of
bowel cancer by 18 per cent per 50g processed meat per day (RR 1.18
(1.10-1.28)). For both analyses the results of the individual studies
were generally consistent – adding strength to the association. ( A one percent difference)
Take note the study was paid millions to draw this conclusion in 2011
and here we are the news dredged it up again on a slow news cycle in
2015 The study also concluded but not reported by the news "Red meat is also a good source of valuable nutrients, such as protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12, so it can contribute to a healthy, balanced diet.
Processed meat on the other hand has less valuable nutrients and can be
high in fat and salt, so if you eat red meat it’s best to choose fresh,
unprocessed meat."
So feel free to keep eating steak and avoid the hot dogs.
So wrapping up --- back on track. Hard Boiled Eggs, Home made Jerky,
String cheese and dense breads such as bagels and cream cheese, an
occasional apple is stove-less. A Dirty Steak on the fire is PRICELESS.
Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you!