Red meat can increase risk of diseases

Consuming excessive meat during Eidul Azha could have negative impacts on health

ISLAMABAD: Health Experts on Friday advised people to avoid storage of meat after Eidul Azha as excessive use of red meat can increase the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular problems, as well as kidney, liver and gastroenteritis diseases. Cardiologist Dr Zahid Farooq stated that eating excessive meat during Eidul Azha could have negative impacts on health, especially for those who store this meat for several months. Each year, public and private healthcare facilities receive scores of cases of various stomach problems and other illnesses after Eidul Azha due to high consumption of meat. He added that consumption of frozen meat could be harmful as it may affect kidneys and cause cardiac problems. The doctor said overeating could cause gastric irritation, high cholesterol, acidity, abdominal contraction, nausea, diarrhea, heart problems, and constipation.  

Published in The Express Tribune, August 25^th, 2018.