This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. What is a sausage? What the Australian Dietary Guidelines say According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, processed meats belong in the discretionary foods category. Are all sausages bad for you? Not all sausages are bad for you. Better to eat one juicy sausage than two sad, mutilated ones. They're lean, yes — but they're also red meat, which is the problem here.
Salts used in the curing process sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite don't help the matter — they have a powerful antibacterial function that prevents harmful microbes, such as the botulism toxin, growing on the meat as it matures, but they have also been linked with an increased risk of cancer.
Cancer Research UK says that there isn't, at the moment, any convincing evidence to show that eating fish or chicken, smoked or unsmoked, increases your risk of cancer. If you do eat a lot of red or processed meat, however, there is some evidence that cutting down by eating other things instead, such fish, poultry, beans and lentils can be beneficial.
So tuck into that smoked salmon with gusto. Are sausages bad for you? New research says that people who eat processed meat have an increased risk of an early death. Most sausage is considered processed meat, and regardless of the type of meat in it, eating any type of processed meat can increase your risk of a few chronic diseases. Yes—even chicken sausage and turkey sausage are on this list. According to a study published by the University of Zurich , people who eat a higher amount of processed meat regularly will run a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
It's all due to the carcinogenic substances like nitrosamines from processing. However, one note to focus on in the study is how the participants ate 40 grams of processed meat a day, which is a lot of processed meat to consume on a regular basis.
The study ends by saying that you should eat fewer than 20 grams of processed meat a day. All sausage is still considered a source of protein , and having a sufficient amount of protein in your diet is important for your health and even for your weight. Protein is also a macronutrient that helps you to feel fuller for longer, which is why it's important to eat enough of it in a day.
The average sausage link could range between 16 to 20 grams of protein. You can eat whole cuts of beef or lamb when they are pink inside — or "rare" — as long as they are cooked on the outside. You should be able to get all the vitamin A you need from your daily diet.
Adults need:. However, because they are such a rich source of vitamin A, we should be careful not to eat too much liver and liver product foods. Having too much vitamin A — more than 1.
If you eat liver or liver products every week, you may want to consider cutting back or not eating them as often. Also, avoid taking any supplements that contain vitamin A and fish liver oils, which are also high in vitamin A. Women who have been through the menopause, and older men, should avoid having more than 1.
This is because older people are at a higher risk of bone fracture. This means not eating liver and liver products more than once a week, or having smaller portions. It also means not taking any supplements containing vitamin A, including fish liver oil, if they do eat liver once a week.
Pregnant women should avoid liver and liver products and vitamin A supplements. Meat can generally be part of a pregnant woman's diet. However, pregnant women should avoid:. Read more about foods to avoid in pregnancy. Page last reviewed: 13 July Next review due: 13 July Meat in your diet - Eat well Secondary navigation Food and diet Nutrition and food groups Eating a balanced diet 8 tips for healthy eating The Eatwell Guide Food labels Food labelling terms Reference intakes on food labels Starchy foods and carbohydrates Dairy and alternatives Meat in your diet Fish and shellfish The healthy way to eat eggs Beans and pulses Water, drinks and your health Eating processed foods.
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