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Why Red Meat Causes Cancer

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Why Red Meat Causes Cancer Red meat has always been known to cause cancer, but there is no exact reason as to why this happens. Now, scientists have discovered that cancer risk increases because red meat has an unnatural chemical that the body should not consume. The Possible Reason Previous studies have already proven that consumption of red meat can lead to a number of cancers, including breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers. Recently, a team of US researchers have discovered the culprit behind this link is  N -Glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) , a sugar molecule that can be found in pork, lamb, and beef. When you eat red meat, the body will immediately detect the sugar molecule as a foreign substance, which will lead to the immune system attacking it. Unfortunately, this immune response results to inflammation of your body. If this happens continually, this can promote the growth of tumors in the body. Only Humans Have Higher Cancer Risk When Eatin...

Astonishing Benefits You Get From Eating Fish

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Astonishing Benefits You Get From Eating Fish Mom always told us that eating fish had its share health benefits. And we constantly hear the benefits of a diet high in omega 3 fatty acids, of which fish is a prime source. On top of it, we know that eating fish is a great way to incorporate a low fat protein into your diet if you’re trying to shed unwanted pounds. However, now, global health studies are concretely linking regular fish consumption (that’s one or two servings per week) with reducing the risk of various diseases and health disorders, ranging from colon cancer to dementia. Here are ten diseases and disorders  that eating fish can help prevent: 1. Depression: Because depression is linked to a short supply of omega 3 fatty acids in the brain, it makes sense that consuming fish (which happens to be high in this particular health fat) will reduce the symptoms of depression. 2. Cardiovascular Disease: Not only does consuming the protein of ...