A scary new report, described as “the most authoritative ever”, is about to be released and will confirm the link between red meat and developing bowel cancer.

How authoritative?

It is part of the Continuous Update Project (CUP), a compilation of 749 scientific papers studying the link between diet, physical activity, weight and colorectal cancer that’s been ongoing since 2007. The report was entitled “Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective.” The project is overseen by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Not enough?

Another 263 new papers confirming the same message have since been added to the study.

Still want more?

They deemed the evidence sufficient enough to strengthen the conclusion from “probable” to “convincing” when it comes to the link between bowl cancer and red meat.

BUT according to the scientists if you limit your weekly meat intake to 500g and avoid processed meats, you shouldn’t have much to worry about. Switching to a plant-based diet that includes fibre-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables and pulses like beans also help.

[Source: Times Live]