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Red
meat is a major source of iron, zinc and vitamin B12 (Image: AFP)
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Processed meats - such as
bacon, sausages and ham - do cause cancer, according to the World Health
Organization (WHO). Its
report said 50g of processed meat a day - less than two slices of bacon -
increased the chance of developing colorectal cancer by 18%.
Meanwhile,
it said red meats were "probably carcinogenic" but there was limited
evidence.
But
the WHO said meat did also have health benefits.
