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For immediate release: Monday, May 17, 2010. Boston, MAâIn a new study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that eating processed meat, such as bacon, sausage or processed deli meats, was associated with a 42% higher risk of heart disease and a 19% higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Lean cuts of beef can be just as healthy as poultry or fish, while processed meats like bacon and sausage are high in saturated fat and sodium. Red meat has been demonized by the media for many years, but there's a lot more to this carnivorous delight than meets the eye.