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Charcuterie and Colon Cancer; is there a link according to Runners World Magazine?

Charcuterie and Colon Cancer; is there a link according to Runners World Magazine? We love Charcuterie boards.   The cheeses, smoked meats, and fruits are perfect when entertaining, and offering snacks to friends when entertaining. According to Runners World Magazine, there may be a dark side to all of this causing health experts in France to caution the public about overconsuming these foods. The problems that arise from too many nitrites and nitrates in processed meat products, like ham and sausage, may increase the risk of colon cancer. While these experts are not outright saying that we shouldn’t eat these foods, Read More »