2023-10-19 15:53:13
06:51 PM Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Consulto
Bluebeaf is considered one of the favorite processed meats for many people. The reason is due to its delicious taste, which prompts some people to eat it in large quantities, without paying attention to the extent of the damage that may be caused to their health when consumed in excess.
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In the following lines, “The Consulto” reviews the effect of bluebeef on the body, according to Dr. Sayed Hammad, Professor of Nutrition at the National Institute of Nutrition, and Dr. Mohamed Masoud, Director of the Food Security Information Center.
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The effect of BlueBeef on the body
1- High blood pressure
Processed meats, especially bluebeef, add a lot of salt, which leads to increased sodium levels, leading to high blood pressure and fluid retention in the body.
2- High cholesterol
Bluebeaf contains a high percentage of saturated fats, which pose a major risk to cardiovascular health, because they lead to an increase in harmful cholesterol in the blood, which causes atherosclerosis.
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3- Weight gain
Bluebeaf causes weight gain and obesity, due to its high calories, which increase when cooked with ghee and eaten alongside white bread or fino.
4- Cancer
The risk of cancer increases when eating bluebeef excessively, because it contains high levels of nitrates, which are added to processed meat to maintain its red color.
When frying eggs with bluebeef, nitrosamine is formed, which leads to the development of some cancers, such as stomach, intestine, colon, breast, and prostate cancer.
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5- Low intelligence
Bluebeaf has serious effects on children’s cognitive abilities, as it leads to a decrease in their intelligence, making them face great difficulty in learning and acquiring skills.
6- Worms and parasites
The child becomes more susceptible to infection with worms and parasites in the stomach and intestines when eating Bluebeef.
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