The WCRF says that ham can cause bowel cancer, does this apply to premium hams?

3 Comments

1. lee says:

   November 13, 2009 at 8:58 am

   It refer’s to Red meats and processed meats which are suppose to be responsible for causing Bowel cancer over long periods of time,
   Hope this helps

   Premium hams are also a risk if eaten in large amounts over prolonged periods
2. MrNeutral says:

   November 13, 2009 at 8:58 am

   refers to the curing with nitrates, although the smoking process is part sof it also. I would decrease intakes of all nitrated or cured meat and sausage somewhat. There are alot more harmful things out there.
3. Richard Evans says:

   November 25, 2009 at 3:55 pm

   Why not have a look at our web page on red and processed meat? This contains more detail about what we mean by “processed meat” – http://www.wcrf-uk.org/preventing_cancer/diet/meat_on_the_menu.php

   Best wishes

   Richard Evans
   Head of Communications
   World Cancer Research Fund