I wouldn't be surprised if the cancer link is due to the preservatives in processed meats.
Almost all processed meats contain a strong preservative called sodium nitrate (or sodium nitrite), which is there mainly to help the meat keep its colour. These preservatives convert in our bodies to nitrosomines, which, the last I read, were one of the most carcinegenic edible substance.
Almost all processed meats contain a strong preservative called sodium nitrate (or sodium nitrite), which is there mainly to help the meat keep its colour. These preservatives convert in our bodies to nitrosomines, which, the last I read, were one of the most carcinegenic edible substance.