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Firing up the grill this summer?
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We turned to the latest research on processed meats and what you should know when you consume them.
Then, why not cook up one of these33 Best Grilling Recipes on the Planet?
Your risk of disease increases.
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It’s all due to the carcinogenic substances (like nitrosamines) from processing.
The study ends by saying that you should eat fewer than 20 grams of processed meat a day.
Along with processed meats, here are50 Foods That Have Been Linked to Heart Disease.
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You’ll get some protein.
The average sausage link could range between 16 to 20 grams of protein.
Mixing in some of thelean proteinsinto your diet is crucial, like chicken and fish.
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You’ll consume a lot of sodium.
According to the USDA, on average, a normal link of sausage (around 4 oz.)
can have upwards of 900 milligrams in it after processing.
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To put this in perspective, 4 oz.
of cooked chicken breast has less than 100 milligrams.
