Be careful with processed meat
Processed meat includes anything that’s been industrially smoked, salted, cured, or preserved — such as sausages, ham, hot dogs, bacon, deli meats, and salami. These are convenient — but often high in saturated fats, salt, and preservatives.
How much per day?
Keep processed meat to a minimum — ideally less than 50g per day, and not every day. That’s 1–2 small slices of salami, or half a sausage.
Why it matters
Regular intake is linked to:
- higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer
- high salt intake and low-quality fats
- lower dietary quality overall (displaces better proteins)
Swap processed meat for real meat — or plants
Use grilled chicken instead of sausages or salami. Try eggs, tuna, or hummus in place of deli cuts. Switch what’s inside your sandwich.
Processed meat includes anything that’s been industrially smoked, salted, cured, or preserved — such as sausages, ham, hot dogs, bacon, deli meats, and salami. These are convenient — but often high in saturated fats, salt, and preservatives.
How much per day?
Keep processed meat to a minimum — ideally less than 50g per day, and not every day. That’s 1–2 small slices of salami, or half a sausage.
Why it matters
Regular intake is linked to:
- higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer
- high salt intake and low-quality fats
- lower dietary quality overall (displaces better proteins)
Swap processed meat for real meat — or plants
Use grilled chicken instead of sausages or salami. Try eggs, tuna, or hummus in place of deli cuts. Switch what’s inside your sandwich.
