Growing Snack Food Poses Concerning Health Risk
BuzzFeed • • health
Key Points:
- Americans' increasing obsession with protein has led to a surge in protein-packed products and a rise in meat consumption, projected to reach 122 kg per capita by 2027.
- Food journalist Elizabeth Dunn warns that diets high in meat, especially red and processed meats, are linked to higher risks of cancer, diabetes, and premature death, citing decades of large-scale studies.
- Dunn highlights the growing popularity of meat sticks, a processed meat snack classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization, meaning it is known to cause cancer in humans.
- Most Americans likely already meet their daily protein needs through regular meals, and those seeking more protein should focus on whole foods like plants, grains, seeds, and legumes rather
