Delia Reynolds
Your diabetes risk may double if you eat this food twice a week, say Harvard researchers.
- Just two servings of red meat per week can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 62%.
- Swapping red meat for plant-based proteins reduces the risk of diabetes.
- Processed red meats increase the risk more than unprocessed meats.
- Eating nuts and legumes can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30%.
Your diabetes risk may double if you eat this food twice a week
A new study conducted by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that consuming just two servings of red meat per week can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 62%. However, swapping red meat for plant-based proteins has been linked to a reduced risk of diabetes. The study also found that processed red meats increase the risk more than unprocessed meats. On the other hand, eating nuts and legumes can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30%.
Red Meat and Diabetes Risk
In light of the recent report by the study, consuming high amounts of red meat, especially processed meats, increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Those who consumed the highest amount of red meat were 62% more likely to develop diabetes compared to those who ate the least amount. Processed red meats showed a higher risk increase compared to unprocessed meats, with a 46% increase for each daily serving of processed red meat and a 24% increase for each serving of unprocessed meat.
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