Eating red and processed meat is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, according to a large-scale review by scientists.
While red meat such as beef, lamb and pork is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, eating too much is already linked to bowel cancer.
Experts also recommend that people avoid processed meat, such as bacon, ham, some sausages and salami, to cut their risk of cancer.
Now, in the biggest review of all large-scale studies to date, experts have concluded that red and processed meat also increases the risk of heart disease.
Eating too much red or processed meat has now been linked to an increased risk of heart disease as well as bowel cancer (Andrew Parsons/PA)
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