Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Diabetes threat from two slices of bacon a day increased by 50%

The Daily Mail reports:
Just two rashers of bacon a day can increase the risk of diabetes by more than 50 per cent, scientists claim.

Eating a single sausage, small burger or a few slices of salami every day drastically raises the chances of developing the illness.

Research has found that just 100g of red meat every day – or half a normal size steak – increases the likelihood of type 2 diabetes by a fifth.

An article well worth your time.