
Lunch Meats
Although lunch meats can be delicious, deli-style cold cuts and slices could be dangerous for your health. They are loaded with harmful nitrates as well as preservatives. Evidence suggests that nitrates could harm mental health and are associated with higher risks of lung disease, cancer, and neurological disorders.
John Hopkins University researchers found that patients with mania were three times more likely than those who have never been admitted for psychiatric disorders to have eaten cured meats. Multiple scientists have established the connection between high sodium intake and hypertension.
Although it may be tempting to grab a bag of salami or sausage next time you pass a deli counter, it is not suitable for your health. Although it might be more expensive to buy fresh meat from your local butchers, you will benefit your health by eating less meat and spending less.