Meat is animal flesh that is eaten as food.Humans have hunted, farmed, and scavenged animals for meat since prehistoric times....CONTINUE READING
The establishment of settlements in the Neolithic Revolution allowed the domestication of animals such as chickens, sheep, rabbits, pigs, and cattle. This eventually led to their use in meat production on an industrial scale in slaughterhouses.
Meat is mainly composed of water, protein, and fat. It is edible raw but is normally eaten after it has been cooked and seasoned or processed in a variety of ways. Unprocessed meat will spoil or rot within hours or days as a result of infection with, and decomposition by, bacteria and fungi.
Meat is important to the food industry, economies, and cultures around the world. There are nonetheless people who choose to not eat meat (vegetarians) or any animal products (vegans), for reasons such as taste preferences, ethics, environmental concerns, health concerns or religious dietary rules.
Most people find it hard to resist a juicy steak or hamburger. Yet, while meat contains essential nutrients, it also contains a number of natural toxins, saturated fat, and elements that make it difficult for us to digest.
Consuming too much meat can lead to serious health consequences including the risk of diabetes and heart disease, or possibly, cancer.
These signs indicate that your digestive system isn’t processing meat well;
Our digestive systems are based on our genetics and dietary habits. Depending on the cut of the meat, some can be quite high in fat. Fats take time to be digested by the body and as a result, they may cause indigestion the next day. Constipation can be a result of the high iron that is found in meat.
In addition, red meat is also low in fiber – this is necessary for regular bowel movement. One other reason to reduce your meat intake?
Some studies have revealed that eating too much red meat can increase the chances of developing bowel cancer. So, reduce your red meat intake to 100-200g just twice a week and be sure to serve it with lots of vegetables and grains.
High blood pressure can be a sign that it is time to cut back on meat. The processed and cooked meats contain a high level of sodium because they are normally cured, seasoned and preserved with salt.
Reduce eating chicken skin and red meat significantly as they are high in saturated fat and can lead to worsening hypertension and even to developing coronary heart disease.
Bad breath and body odor indicate another possible sign that your body is not digesting meat properly. If meat is not digested well, a smelly odor goes back out of the digestive system, making its way into your skin and breath.
So, if you continue to experience these unpleasant issues, try taking digestive enzymes to assist in breaking the meat down so it doesn’t accumulate in your gut.
If you feel sluggish or tired after eating meat, it means that your body isn’t digesting the meat properly and it is stuck in your bowels. With the meat trapped there, it diverts all your energy to your digestive system.
Meat is one of the most difficult foods for the human body to digest because the protein found in meat is hard for us to break down and this can cause bloating.
Fatty foods like meat can make your stomach empty slower, which causes bloating or discomfort. Improper digestion of meat can consequently, lead to the accumulation of toxins in the body.
If your body does not digest meat properly, you may notice you get sick more often than usual. The natural sugar found in red meat can affect your immune system.
This sugar is normally produced by carnivorous animals which allows them to sustain their meat diets. But our bodies do not produce it and that is why the body may treat it as a foreign substance setting off a toxic immune reaction…CONTINUE READING>>
