10 Things I Don't Give A Ham About

I've got some beef with beef.

1. Chicken Nuggets

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Chicken nuggets are great and all, but the amount of preservatives and hormones are a turn off.

2. Steak

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It may be Ron Swanson's favorite meal, but it's packed full of carcinogens that could harm your body.

3. Bacon

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Bacon looks good and it tastes good, but it puts you at risk for heart disease and and leads to higher levels of stress.

4. Ribs

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They transport your taste buds to heaven, but they can also transport you to the hospital.

5. Turkey

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While it's the highlight of thanksgiving, turkey can cause lots of health problems if you eat tons of it.

6. Salami

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Yep, pepperoni pizzas are pretty bad for you - the fat contents in salami are through the roof.

7. Corned Beef

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The amount of sodium in 1 serving of corned beef makes it extremely unhealthy to eat.

8. Beef Jerky

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It makes a great snack, but it also makes up over 20% of your daily sodium intake... Yikes.

9. Spam

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It's hated by most people, and for good reason: Spam is extremely high in fat and sodium, which can contribute to health problems later on in life.

10. Ham

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Ham has way too much saturated fat, which results in higher cholesterol levels and an increased risk of developing cancer.

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