What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Nyama Choma

Kenyan food blogger Kaluhi on nyama choma, kachumbari, mutura

Kenya is no doubt a meat-loving nation as evidenced by the thriving nyama choma businesses across the country.

However, red meat can contain high amounts of saturated fat, which is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes.

In addition, red meat consumption has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes,  cancer and even early death so its best to reduce your intake of red meat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are some advantages of cutting out red meat and below are some of the things that happen to your body if you stop eating nyama choma.

You may lose weight

Red meat has a lot of calories and reducing the consumption will lead to a lower number on the weighing scale.

You will feel less bloated

If you feel bloated and gassy a lot, red meat could be one of the culprits as it is digested slowly leading to constipation, abdominal pain, and increased levels of gas in the body.

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You will have fewer chemicals in your body

Recently supermarkets were on the spotlight for using illegal chemicals to preserve the freshness of meat, so keeping away from red meat is definitely good for your body.

“From a health point, we are being encouraged to move away from this kind of diet; that every day for Kenyans is nyama choma or red meat that you have boiled. We are being encouraged to move more towards a more vegetable-based diet as it were for a long time,” Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki advised.

Less acidity

Red meat is an acid-forming food so its best to cut it out for a good pH balance in the body.

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More energy

Swapping meat for healthier options will give you more energy.

“We need a healthy heart, a healthy digestive system, and a healthy mind and body for good energy,” advises Sally Warren, PhD, traditional naturopath at Metro Integrative Pharmacy.

Reduces your risk of colon or bowel cancer

“Diets high in saturated fat have been associated with increased inflammation within the body, and chronic inflammation has been linked to the development of cancer,” said Warren.

 

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