Friday Favorites: The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function
If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about “uncured” meat with “no nitrites added”?
Yes, it’s a known carcinogen, but How Much Cancer Does Lunch Meat Cause? ( ).
I have many videos on both nitrites ( ) and nitrates ( ). I know it can be confusing, so check them out on . You’ll quickly become an expert.
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I love this channel!
Good channel
Thanks!
Dr. Gregory what would you say are the top 10 main factors responsible for cognitive decline. Please make video thank you very much 🙏 gracias
A vegan diet..Look at him, he’s a train wreck!
https://www.youtube.com/@NutritionFactsOrg/search?query=alzheimers
I wondered if the nitrate in vegetables like beetroot can also do any damage, because as far as I know, the body converts some of it to nitrite, right?
Dark green leafy vegetables , beets, and celery are rich in nitrates BUT they also contain vitamin C and other antioxidants that inhibit the reaction that creates harmful N-nitroso compounds.
Is beetroot juice a potential problem, then?
no you fool
While veggies like beets have nitrates they ALSO contain vitamin C and other antioxidants that block the reaction that creates harmful N-nitroso compounds. So, no problem!
> eats sausage
> lungs: my final message..
Even children today have signs of artery disease. Fast foods and sugary drinks have long term consequences.
There is an obesity epidemic today where over 60% of the population is overweight or obese.
What is common today and “NORMAL” is not healthy. The average person today is not healthy and is taking medications.
Heart attacks were once only common in people over 65. Today people in their 40 are having heart attacks.
Add more plants and vegetables to your diet and less junk and overly processed foods
Get off the couch. Get off the iphone or ipad. Get up and go for a walk, run, bike ride , garden, work outside. Move more, sit less.
Folks, veggies that contain nitrates (beets, celery, dark leafy greens) ALSO contain vitamin C and other antioxidants that block the reaction that creates harmful N-nitroso compounds. So veggies are safe!
You are the best Dr. Gregor! LOL 6:03 we don’t add nitrates except we added all the nitrites
How bad are processed peas that my gastritis/gastroparesis stomach handles better?