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I don't eat any meat/fish, and DH doesn't eat a ton of it (because I don't often cook it for him). It isn't really an issue for us, but I can see how it may be concerning for families that eat a heavily meat-based diet. I feel like we've been hearing for years that cutting down on your meat intake is a healthy life choice, so this isn't surprising.

It sounds like there wasn't a consensus of the results among the members of W.H.O. that came up with the guidelines (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/27/health/report-links-some-types-of-cancer-with-processed-or-red-meat.html?_r=0). I am personally of the opinion that everything in moderation is the way I want to continue to structure my eating. I just ran my first marathon a few weeks ago, and like to think that keeping my weight down and staying in shape will be a key to lifelong health, rather than only watching what I eat. That being said, I haven't eaten processed meats for years, but my husband does and my son will (in moderation!) if he chooses to! I say do/eat what's best for you and your family!

Since becoming pregnant I have had red meat and processed meat cravings, so this is definitely a bit of blow. I'll definitely be more cognizant of what I consume although it won't change dinner for me tonight. Chipotle barbacoa burrito.

Add me to the list that's not shocked by this. But I also agree that an overall healthy lifestyle is a bigger factor, and I am just as concerned about pesticides and antibiotics in "healthy" foods.

Then again I don't like most processed meats (pepperoni and any of those Italian cured meats) or most pork, so that makes it a bit easier for me.

I thought it was pretty common knowledge that processed meats weren't good for you but luckily we don't get it that much anyways (living in Asia) so it won't really change how we eat. But I think it's fine in moderation.

Man am I sad about the bacon! I was actually vegetarian for 13 years and still don't eat a ton of meat, but I do enjoy pork products. I agree with others about the everything in moderation mentality. I also read labels and try to buy products that have less unpronounceable stuff in them when possible.

So we have a strong history of colon cancer in my family, so I have to take it seriously. But it was suspected before, wasn't it? So I already knew to limit processed meats. We still eat them, just not often. DH and I were talking about this last night. Because of my family history and this news combined, we will aim for no more than once a week for our kids. Twice a week we wouldn't be upset about, but I like having a general aim. We won't give them ham sandwiches for lunch every day, but a bit of bacon on a weekend is good for everyone

We don't eat them everyday so I am not concerned - if I told DS he couldn't have his Sunday morning bacon he would flip out

Not concerned at all. I don't eat these things that often. And I feel like everything in life is bound to give me cancer!

I'm just going to put this here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/editorials/red-meats-arent-instantly-fatal/article26995103/?utm_source=facebook.com

This is a little excerpt; nobody throw their bacon out just yet.

Health officials, Canada’s included, have long been advising people to limit their intake of red meat and processed meats, and to focus on balanced diets that include lots of vegetables, nuts and fruits. It’s not as if we are suddenly being awoken to a latent danger. The IARC’s poorly explained decision is at best a reminder that moderation, as in all things dietary, is the best course.

I'm sure processed anything is not as great for you as natural.. So I agree with the "everything in moderation" lifestyle!

We will continue to eat in moderation.

This won't change my diet. I don't eat a ton of red meat and we try to eat meat-free meals at least twice a week, but I'm not going to pass on the occasional steak, or bacon or sausage on the weekends, or pepperoni on my pizza.

I think there are lots of things that we eat/use/do every day that has the potential to harm us (talking on cell phones? walking down the street and breathing in car exhaust? how about all of the hormones in our foods/beauty products?)

I'm not going to change my diet over this. I try to make good decisions about our health and am a big believer in everything in moderation (obviously eating hot dogs every day won't help your health!).

@rachiecakes: well then, like I said-- I think their heart is going to cause them issues before their colon will!

I'm definitely in the all things in moderation camp. I try to cook well balanced dinners. We eat a lot of fish and chicken, and have beef about once a week. On occasion eat bacon or ham. My husband has a physical job and wants meat for dinner, he finds it filling and satisfying. We do sometimes eat hotdogs, salami, and pepperoni. I'm not surprised by this article, it's nothing new, but it won't change our eating habits.

Everything in moderation! It does feel like too much of anything will kill you.

I mean this reminds me of that one time popcorn kill a guy. Who would have thought that could happen?