every day in large quantities.
For example, someone who occasionally eats a small serving of ham is exposed differently from someone who consumes bacon, sausages, and processed deli meats at nearly every meal.
Reducing frequent consumption can therefore be a practical way to lower exposure.
What About Red Meat?
Processed meat and unprocessed red meat are not exactly the same.
Unprocessed red meat includes foods such as:
- Fresh beef
- Lamb
- Pork
- Veal
These meats have not been preserved through curing, smoking, or similar processing methods.
Although high consumption of red
