What is the latest research regarding the link between eating red meat and colorectal cancer? How much red meat is too much?
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References vary on “how much is too much”, but check out the Colorectal Cancer fact sheet to read all about colorectal cancer and prevention:
http://preventcancer.org/uploadedFiles/Colorectal%20Cancer%202011%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
According to the most authoritative and comprehensive review of published studies looking at the relationship between diet and cancer, consming red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon and hot dogs, is a “convincing” risk factor for colon cancer. For best results, avoid processed red meats and otherwise limit your red meat consumption to two servings or less a week.