See All-Creatures.org Health Position and Disclaimer
Physicians Committee
November 2015
[NOTE from All-Creatures.org: Also read Why Did the WHO Take So Long to Declare Meat Dangerous to Our Health?]
Anatomy of a Hot Dog
What's in a hot dog, and why does it pose serious health risks?
What is processed meat and why is it unsafe to eat?
Processed meat are meat products which have been preserved with additives or cured, smoked, or salted to improve color, taste, and durability. Examples are wide-ranging and include ham, bacon, pastrami, and salami, as well as hot dogs and many sausages.
Examples of processed meat include: deli meat, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, ham...
Why should I be worried?
Lose the Hot Dog and Find Your Health
Cutting processed meat from your diet is a sound decision in improving your health, as these products are linked to a number of potentially fatal diseases.
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