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There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
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[–] WrenFeathers@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

Yup. That’s basically it. The article creates an unrealistic gradation to compare against its definition of what’s healthy.

Processed meat is completely healthy, eating it every day for prolonged periods of time, not so much.

Hydrogen peroxide mouthwash? Totally safe! As a beverage? Not so much.