Originally published January 31 2006
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Dietary expert Karen Collins fields questions about fiber and winter squash, and many other questions about eating healthy.
Nutrition Wise: Dietary Recommendations, Fiber in Bran Muffins, Winter Squash By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: Dietary recommendations say we should limit the amount of red meat we eat, but aren't only processed meats like sausage and hot dogs linked to cancer risk?
Q: How much fiber do bran muffins provide?
Q: How do you cook winter squash without adding a lot of fat?
HealthWashington, D.C. - American Institute for Cancer Research - infoZine - Q: Dietary recommendations say we should limit the amount of red meat we eat, but aren't only processed meats like sausage and hot dogs linked to cancer risk?
A: Since some studies of diet and cancer risk place fresh red meats in the same category as processed red meats, it is sometimes hard to tell which meats contribute to cancer risk.
The reason processed meats may be a greater cancer concern is the sodium and nitrites or nitrates that they may contain.
Research suggests, however, that fresh red meat may damage the DNA of colon cells and increase the formation of certain cancer-causing compounds within the gut.
If you want to eat red meat, you should choose lean cuts to cut back on saturated fat.
Marinate or cook the meat at moderate temperatures to prevent it from forming carcinogenic HCAs (heterocyclic amines).
But no matter how little fat or how low the cooking temperature, the American Institute for Cancer Research recommends that you should limit your consumption of red meat to no more than three ounces a day.
By filling most of your plate with vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans - that are full of nutrients and good flavor - you will easily feel satisfied with a small amount of meat.
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