It’s well documented that eating too much red meat and drinking too much alcohol
can increase the risk of developing cancer. But, according to a new study
carried out by a group of 21 international researchers, eating red meat and
drinking alcohol even in small quantities could cause cancer.

According to one of the
researchers, Prof David Shuker of Open University, "Our research shows that
eating as little as 100 gms of red meat a day increases the risk of developing
cancer. Any alcohol above zero increases risk of developing breast cancer and
other cancers.

"We know that
red meat increases your risk of bowel cancer. We might say that it’s just like
cigarette smoking. So if you are concerned about bowel cancer you would come to
the conclusion, supported by the evidence, that one should reduce one’s
consumption of red meat."

According to the report of the
researchers to be published later this week, men should have no more than two
drinks per day, and women just one, if they want to reduce their cancer risk.

The report will also set out
10 recommendations which the experts believe are a definitive blueprint for how
those seeking to avoid cancer should live.

The 10 will cover — body
fatness; physical activity; foods and drinks that promote weight gain; plant
foods, notably fruit and vegetables; animal foods, particularly meat; alcoholic
drinks; the preservation, processing and preparation of food; dietary
supplements; lactation and breastfeeding; and cancer survivors.

Via Times of India