Bakrid 2018- 5 Effects of Eating Too Much Meat

Most of us know that we're supposed to cut down on how much meat we include in our diet, but many of us don't know why. Eating cheeseburgers every day is obviously not the best for your waist line, but there are a number of other surprising effects of eating too much meat, many of which have greater effects than just affecting your weight. You don't necessarily have to cut out meat altogether to lessen these effects, but knowing what an overabundant intake of meat can do to your body meat encourage you to incorporate more Meatless Mondays into your life.

To make sure you're keeping your health in check and not overdoing it with the roasted chicken or bowls of chili, pay attention to these 5 surprising effects of eating too much meat.

* Dehydration

One study from the University of Connecticut found a that high-protein diet can cause the kidneys to produce more concentrated urine, causing dehydration. This can affect everything from your energy levels, to your skin, to increased food cravings and even muscle cramps, according to Everyday Health.

* Body Odor

Piling on the deodorant? You might be eating too much meat. "A study from the Journal Chemical Senses found that people who ate a non-meat diet had body odor that was judged as significantly more attractive, more pleasant, and less intense than the body odor of meat-eaters.

* Constipation

"Eating lots of meat in place of carbohydrates can lead to constipation, because meat provides no fiber," says Jenn LaVardera, MS RD over email. To alleviate any constipation, lower your intake of meat and up your intake of complex carbohydrates as well as fruits and vegetables.

* Headaches

It's no surprise that meat can cause headaches considering too much of it can be dehydrating. "Additionally, carbohydrates are fuel for the brain, so when we eat tons of meat and not enough carbohydrates, this can lead to headaches and poor mental function," says LaVardera.

* Increased Risk Of Vision Loss

High consumption of red meat is linked to increased risk for age-related macular degeneration, the number one cause of blindness among older Americans. "The reason behind that link is that the saturated fat in meat is thought to be harmful to the tiny blood vessels of the eyes," says Julie Upton, MS, RD over email. "Some of the chemicals (nitrosamines) in some processed meats are also thought to be a culprit in harming eyes."