Red Meat: Should You Curtail it?

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Red Meat: Should You Curtail it?

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Most of us are aware that red meat when consumed in excess is not a very healthy choice. But what constitutes an excess of this food, and how bad is it? So, let’s take a closer look at these issues:

First, red meat may shorten your life! In 2012 scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health 25 evaluated results from more than 120,000 subjects in two studies and found that, after a period of 28 years, those who ate the most red meat (two or more servings per day) had a 30% higher risk of dying than those who ate only about 1/2 serving or less per day. They concluded that 8% of deaths in women and almost 10% in men could be prevented if people consumed less than half-a-serving of red meat per day.

Second, red meat is not “heart or brain healthy.” This means that the arteriosclerotic process resulting from consumption of this meat can lead to heart attacks and strokes, both resulting from closure of arteries supplying blood to the heart and brain. So even if you survive, you may impair the function of your heart or brain, and with it, your lifestyle could go out the window. The reason: Red meat is a major source of saturated fat in the average diet.

Finally, there is a relationship between red meat and cancer.To reduce your cancer risk, eat no more than 18 oz. per week of red meats such as beef, pork and lamb, and avoid processed meat such as ham, bacon, salami, hot dogs, and sausage.
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I've mostly cut red meat out of my diet. This is due to the fact that I follow Weight Watchers and it is high in points. I have lost a lot of weight cutting it out and I don't really like the taste of it anymore.
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I'm not against red meat. We still eat it from time to time. But we've cut down and noticed our cholesterol numbers have gone down too.
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red meat is consumed wordly and can be in every day meal of some People. refer to scientific findings they prove that it should be taken in small quantity or replace with cereals.
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Our family eats a combination of lean red meat (elk, venison) and chicken and wild turkey. I know my dad has had trouble with gout because of too much red meat, he mostly eats beef though.
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Thanks for the information. I eat red meat rarely.
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All I know is that I eat all foods in moderation as long as I have the appetite. Scientists have told us so much but I hold onto the fact that long ago,here in Africa we have groups that lived as hunters and gatherers yet they were just fine.
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Post by Corina Elena »

Hi! I just finished med school and I am also a vegan. I agree with everhthing you just said...just say no to meat in general, there are so many issues going on right now... If not, at least try some lean meats purchased from a reliable, safe source.
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If you only eat grass fed no grain beef, it is not a problem for your health.
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Thanks for the information! My partner and I did read/watch some info on why red meats should be avoided, or at least only eaten in moderation, and we do rarely consume red meats. Most of the time, we go for chicken, but occasionally, we still consume pork.
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Innocent chinenye wrote: 28 Mar 2018, 13:34 Most of us are aware that red meat when consumed in excess is not a very healthy choice. But what constitutes an excess of this food, and how bad is it? So, let’s take a closer look at these issues:

First, red meat may shorten your life! In 2012 scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health 25 evaluated results from more than 120,000 subjects in two studies and found that, after a period of 28 years, those who ate the most red meat (two or more servings per day) had a 30% higher risk of dying than those who ate only about 1/2 serving or less per day. They concluded that 8% of deaths in women and almost 10% in men could be prevented if people consumed less than half-a-serving of red meat per day.

Second, red meat is not “heart or brain healthy.” This means that the arteriosclerotic process resulting from consumption of this meat can lead to heart attacks and strokes, both resulting from closure of arteries supplying blood to the heart and brain. So even if you survive, you may impair the function of your heart or brain, and with it, your lifestyle could go out the window. The reason: Red meat is a major source of saturated fat in the average diet.

Finally, there is a relationship between red meat and cancer.To reduce your cancer risk, eat no more than 18 oz. per week of red meats such as beef, pork and lamb, and avoid processed meat such as ham, bacon, salami, hot dogs, and sausage.
Thanks for the information.
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Moderation. Most of lives problems is cause by lack of control. It's sad really.
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My family has a steak on special occasions but we mostly eat chicken and ground turkey. If a recipe calls for ground beef, I replace it with ground turkey. We make our hamburgers with turkey also. We are being intentional about eating more fish, even though it is expensive.
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Very informative. I think when we talk about red meat being in excess is when it is a daily consumption and in large amounts. If we can reduce our consumption of red meat, yes we would be healthier.
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Innocent chinenye wrote: 28 Mar 2018, 13:34 Most of us are aware that red meat when consumed in excess is not a very healthy choice. But what constitutes an excess of this food, and how bad is it? So, let’s take a closer look at these issues:

First, red meat may shorten your life! In 2012 scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health 25 evaluated results from more than 120,000 subjects in two studies and found that, after a period of 28 years, those who ate the most red meat (two or more servings per day) had a 30% higher risk of dying than those who ate only about 1/2 serving or less per day. They concluded that 8% of deaths in women and almost 10% in men could be prevented if people consumed less than half-a-serving of red meat per day.

Second, red meat is not “heart or brain healthy.” This means that the arteriosclerotic process resulting from consumption of this meat can lead to heart attacks and strokes, both resulting from closure of arteries supplying blood to the heart and brain. So even if you survive, you may impair the function of your heart or brain, and with it, your lifestyle could go out the window. The reason: Red meat is a major source of saturated fat in the average diet.

Finally, there is a relationship between red meat and cancer.To reduce your cancer risk, eat no more than 18 oz. per week of red meats such as beef, pork and lamb, and avoid processed meat such as ham, bacon, salami, hot dogs, and sausage.
Wow. I did not know all of these. Thanks so much.
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