10 Food Facts

1 RED FOR DANGER

In a study of more than 120,000 people, scientists at Harvard Medical School found a diet high in red meat increases the risk of dying from cancer and heart problems. They estimated each daily serving raised the risk by 13per cent, and 20per cent for processed red meat.

The British Heart Foundation say red meat can still be eaten as part of a balanced diet, but recommend using lean cuts and varying sources of protein by eating fish, poultry, beans or lentils instead.

Actress and healthy eater Gwyneth Paltrow cut red meat and processed food from her diet years ago but still eats fish and poultry, and a little homemade cake now and then.