https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-foods-that-can-cause-inflammation/
3. Red and processed meats
Processed meats have been salted, cured, fermented or smoked for flavor or preservation purposes.
Research shows
both processed and red meats are high in saturated fat, which causes inflammation.
Examples of red and processed meats
Red meat is any meat that comes from cows, pigs, sheep and goats. Examples of processed meats include:
- Bacon.
- Hot dogs.
- Meat jerkies.
- Pepperoni.
- Salami.
- Sausage.
- Some deli meats.
Why red and processed meats cause inflammation
Studies have shown that higher intakes of these meats lead to
cancer, heart disease and stroke, all of which go hand-in-hand with inflammation.
How to cut down on red or processed meats
Coates offers these suggestions:
- Go meatless once or twice a week.
- Limit meals that feature meat to once per day.
- Treat meat like a side dish rather than the main course — instead, make vegetables, fruits and fiber-filled carbohydrates the main events.
- Choose meats that have less than four grams of saturated fat per serving. (Reality check: Most processed meats come in at five grams or more per serving.)