Weekend Health Clinic: mo’ meat, mo’ problems

Eating too much Spam, hot dogs, sausages, red meat and pork can increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to University of Hawai’i researchers associated with the Cancer Research Center of Hawai’i.

However, more study is needed to determine what it is about meat — from processing methods to cooking — that is the cause, researcher Ute Nothlings said, adding it’s more likely that preparation techniques are the culprit rather than something contained within the meat such as fat or cholesterol.

By analyzing dietary data from 190,545 multiethnic people in Hawai’i and Los Angeles between 1993 and 2001, Nothlings saw an increased risk of pancreatic cancer among those who ate the highest levels of processed meat, red meat and pork. And she said that reducing one’s intake of all could reduce the cancer risk…more

Quick! Wanna know if you are at risk? Check this out:

The medical definition of “infrequent” bowel movements is “less often than once every three days.” Most physicians agree that a movement less often than once a week is not adequate….more

Grandma was very wise to give us that nasty Caster oil. We needed something to move that mess up out of us. Those that have infrequent bowel movements tend to get sick a lot easier.

As black folks, we know that a meal without meat just ain’t a meal. I am not going to tell you to chuck out all that beef chuck in yo’ freezer. Instead, try to incorporate more fruits and veggies in your diet. For example, at your next cook-out, try grillin’ up some mixed veggies (Red and green peppers, tomato, celery, zucchini, etc.). While they are cooking, brush some Catalina dressing over them periodically. I came up with this little concoction myself and I must say, it turned out very good. This is a good replacement for those chips you love to have with your hot dog or hamburger.