14 Everyday Foods That Are Slowly Killing You

3. Deli Meats

Deli meat and processed meat of any kind (especially hot dogs) are dangerous because of the way they are preserved.

Nitrates, sodium, and chemical additives help them to last longer and provide a pleasing color, but are no good for your body.

Risks include cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and even behavioral problems and learning difficulties in children. It’s best to limit the amount of meat in our diets overall, and to buy what we do eat from the local butcher instead of a supermarket.

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