Plastics are derived from organic products. The materials used in the production of plastics are natural products such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt and, of course, crude oil. Crude oil is a complex mixture of thousands of compounds. To become useful, it must be processed.
The Secretâs Out: The Reason Red Meat is So Bad for Our Health. Weâve known red meat isnât the healthiest choice for a long time now. Itâs a leading cause in heart disease, inflammation, cancer, and even digestive problems. While its highly touted by meat-lovers as being a good source of iron, (though we know there are better sources), the truth is, red meat is not a healthy food.
Red Meat Increases Cancer Risk Because of Toxic Immune Response. Consumption of red meat has long been linked to the development of certain types of cancer. Now scientists believe theyâve found the culprit behind red meatâs carcinogenic effects. A new study reports that a sugar molecule found in the flesh of beef, lamb and pork could be triggering an immune response in humans that causes inflammation, which ultimately contributes to tumor growth. Long-term exposure to this sugar in mice caused a five-fold increase in their chances of developing cancer.