whats the beef on well...beef...

ndj1979
ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Seeing a lot of posts about "I avoid red meat" and bla bla bla....

Just curious if you are avoiding it, why? I eat some form of steak at least once a week...its high in protein and pretty reasonable on calorie and fat intake..

so what the hell is the beef?
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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Red meat is associated with increased risk of disease. Eating it in moderation is fine, but most nutrition experts recommend limiting it, especially processed/cured meats and fatty cuts.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    hmmm it helps me fill in my macros....
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    hmmm it helps me fill in my macros....

    Once a week increases your risk by very little. If you are exercising regulary, that lowers risk so maybe it all evens out.
  • Hadabetter
    Hadabetter Posts: 942 Member
    Beef, for lack of a better word, is good.
  • grdnr03
    grdnr03 Posts: 547 Member
    I like beef! adds variety to my menue!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I love beef, but I don't eat it because I am vegetarian. It is delicious and healthy for those who eat meat, though. Enjoy it. I will eat vicariously through you.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Some say that beef and dairy are the key....
  • CLFrancois
    CLFrancois Posts: 472 Member
    I crave it every day. I try not to indulge and limit to a couple times a week. I love meat it just doesn't really love me.
  • coleeli
    coleeli Posts: 40 Member
    I recently developed an allergy to red meat, so I stay away from it.
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    It's great for you. It has an amazing amino acid profile, micronutrient profile (zinc, B12, iron, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorous), and has all kinds of positive effects on male hormone production.
  • joenolte
    joenolte Posts: 11
    I eat it a whole lot less than I used to, but I do like an occasional steak. It's the burgers (and often what I want on the burgers) that I've had to stop completely. It actually helps with iron too--for some reason, the best foods for iron, like bread and beef, are the ones blessed with carbs and fat and cholesterol! Keep up the good work, and enjoy your weekly steak!
  • lexherrera
    lexherrera Posts: 56 Member
    I think it's great in moderation (as are all things). There is nothing like a well-prepared steak. I like mine RARE for those interested... :P
  • Minerva624
    Minerva624 Posts: 577 Member
    It's gross.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Some say that beef and dairy are the key....

    the key to the lost city of gold???
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    It's gross.

    care to elaborate or are you just sticking with "it gross me no eat"
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Some say that beef and dairy are the key....

    the key to the lost city of gold???

    no, even better. the key to making great gainz!
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    I eat beef almost daily. I buy it when it's on sale, portion it into 6-8 ounce steaks in ziplock bags and freeze it. It's my favorite protein. Nom Nom Nom. Oh and i'm pretty healthy.
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
    Not me....nomnomnom.....I love it!! :love:
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I eat beef almost daily. I buy it when it's on sale, portion it into 6-8 ounce steaks in ziplock bags and freeze it. It's my favorite protein. Nom Nom Nom. Oh and i'm pretty healthy.

    I like your style..

    marry me?

    LOL
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    how could a rib eye or a file mignon with a great glass of red wine ever be gross?????
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I :heart: beef. I eat it probably 3-4 times a week. YUM!
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    how could a rib eye or a file mignon with a great glass of red wine ever be gross?????

    Amen!
  • MissCarter79
    MissCarter79 Posts: 227 Member
    Beef, for lack of a better word, is good.

    Agreed!
  • dcuevas6235
    dcuevas6235 Posts: 135
    It's great for you. It has an amazing amino acid profile, micronutrient profile (zinc, B12, iron, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorous), and has all kinds of positive effects on male hormone production.

    Absolutely, as long as it finds its balance in your week with other other meats and foods. Too much red meat can be bad for your heart and vascular system in general. Other than that . . . I love red meat. i'm about to eat some right now. :heart:
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    Some say that beef and dairy are the key....

    the key to the lost city of gold???

    no, even better. the key to making great gainz!

    "All kindza gainzzz. All kindzzz." Leucine-induced testosterone production.
  • MissCarter79
    MissCarter79 Posts: 227 Member
    how could a rib eye or a file mignon with a great glass of red wine ever be gross?????

    Amen!


    Definitely not gross! 2 of my favorite things!
  • stacezilla
    stacezilla Posts: 83
    I don't know but I'm staring at some Mongolian Beef right now and I swear it is calling my name.

    Soup for me. :(
  • dez_yaoichan
    dez_yaoichan Posts: 454
    growing up, my family was more into pork and deer... beef was really only once or twice a month. I like chicken better only because I have trouble with my stomach when I do eat beef. burgers aren't too bad but steak is, I like my steak to still be mooing on my plate and don't care if I have stomach pains for the next 3 days because of it. But I still only eat beef once every couple of months- usually in Aug. and Dec. for mine and my mothers birthdays when we go out somewhere nice.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I eat it a whole lot less than I used to, but I do like an occasional steak. It's the burgers (and often what I want on the burgers) that I've had to stop completely. It actually helps with iron too--for some reason, the best foods for iron, like bread and beef, are the ones blessed with carbs and fat and cholesterol! Keep up the good work, and enjoy your weekly steak!

    burgers rock ..I make one with avocado, american cheese, tomato and onion..so freaking good...
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    It's gross.

    Personal preference is one thing, I agree. I prefer a good steak.

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