Is there any reason not to eat a Steak every Day?

_Countryboy_

All that red meat might give you the GOUT!

cwolfman13

0OneTwo3

the thing is: I consume 175gramms of Protein every day. I already eat a lot of poultry and fish and would keep on eating those despite of all the steak since 300g of steak equal 60-70 g of protein... the other two meals would be fish or chicken and i usually have eggs or cheese or something like that for breakfast.

And i would grill it actually, thats what makes it so convenient.(on an electric grill)

I already switch up different seasonings and side dishes to keep all the meat i'm eating from being dull.

Does anyone know of any specific health concerns that come with that much beef that are not caused by overall fat consumption?

I realize that it is a common thought that you need to eat a gram of protein per pound of body weight, but it really isn't necessary. Anything after 0.8 grams per pound of body weight is pretty much a waste. The body can't really absorb any more than that unless you are on steroids. I was doing the same thing as you, eating 160+ grams of protein every day, until I heard the 0.8x rule. Now I'm only taking in about 120-130 and seeing the same results. It is a lot easier for me to get that amount of protein, and my meals are a lot more flexible now (before I was having to eat lean chicken twice a day to meet my goals).

that is highly dependent on the activity level and the sort of the activity.

BeachIron

This article gets thrown about as proof of the danger of bacon and other processed meats, but take a look at the more interesting results on red meat consumption: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/11/63

Eat your steak.

Barbellerella

I don't like steak. y'all can have mine kthnx.

BeachIron

the thing is: I consume 175gramms of Protein every day. I already eat a lot of poultry and fish and would keep on eating those despite of all the steak since 300g of steak equal 60-70 g of protein... the other two meals would be fish or chicken and i usually have eggs or cheese or something like that for breakfast.

And i would grill it actually, thats what makes it so convenient.(on an electric grill)

I already switch up different seasonings and side dishes to keep all the meat i'm eating from being dull.

Does anyone know of any specific health concerns that come with that much beef that are not caused by overall fat consumption?

I realize that it is a common thought that you need to eat a gram of protein per pound of body weight, but it really isn't necessary. Anything after 0.8 grams per pound of body weight is pretty much a waste. The body can't really absorb any more than that unless you are on steroids. I was doing the same thing as you, eating 160+ grams of protein every day, until I heard the 0.8x rule. Now I'm only taking in about 120-130 and seeing the same results. It is a lot easier for me to get that amount of protein, and my meals are a lot more flexible now (before I was having to eat lean chicken twice a day to meet my goals).

You got a scientific source for that statement?

My understanding is that these are baseline needs for strength training, and not what is considered optimal. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much in the way of conclusive evidence for what the optimal amount of protein for building and maintaining muscle mass is, so the common wisdom of 1 gram or slightly more per pound of LBM is probably a wise move.

odusgolp

May I suggest you share the steak?? With me, specifically... In case you didn't get that that was implied. I'd like the steak. In my mouth. Now.

0OneTwo3

The studies i found are inconclusive. Some pro and some contra red meat consumption. See the posted studies above.

The other thing i found is that this seems to be a common thing in powerlifting. I doubt a guy that eats 4kg of steak a week but totals north of 1700 lbs has health issues...

So i'm not really worried anymore (Yay Steak!)

richardheath

No. It's fine. Rumors of your imminent demise are greatly exaggerated.

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/121/21/2271.long

Background— Meat consumption is inconsistently associated with development of coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and diabetes mellitus, limiting quantitative recommendations for consumption levels. Effects of meat intake on these different outcomes, as well as of red versus processed meat, may also vary.

Methods and Results— We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence for relationships of red (unprocessed), processed, and total meat consumption with incident CHD, stroke, and diabetes mellitus. We searched for any cohort study, case-control study, or randomized trial that assessed these exposures and outcomes in generally healthy adults. Of 1598 identified abstracts, 20 studies met inclusion criteria, including 17 prospective cohorts and 3 case-control studies. All data were abstracted independently in duplicate. Random-effects generalized least squares models for trend estimation were used to derive pooled dose-response estimates. The 20 studies included 1 218 380 individuals and 23 889 CHD, 2280 stroke, and 10 797 diabetes mellitus cases. Red meat intake was not associated with CHD (n=4 studies; relative risk per 100-g serving per day=1.00; 95% confidence interval, 0.81 to 1.23; P for heterogeneity=0.36) or diabetes mellitus (n=5; relative risk=1.16; 95% confidence interval, 0.92 to 1.46; P=0.25). Conversely, processed meat intake was associated with 42% higher risk of CHD (n=5; relative risk per 50-g serving per day=1.42; 95% confidence interval, 1.07 to 1.89; P=0.04) and 19% higher risk of diabetes mellitus (n=7; relative risk=1.19; 95% confidence interval, 1.11 to 1.27; P<0.001). Associations were intermediate for total meat intake. Consumption of red and processed meat were not associated with stroke, but only 3 studies evaluated these relationships.

Conclusions— Consumption of processed meats, but not red meats, is associated with higher incidence of CHD and diabetes mellitus. These results highlight the need for better understanding of potential mechanisms of effects and for particular focus on processed meats for dietary and policy recommendations.

aepdx

mmm heart disease!!!!

red meat is disgusting.

MyChocolateDiet

The studies i found are inconclusive. Some pro and some contra red meat consumption. See the posted studies above.

The other thing i found is that this seems to be a common thing in powerlifting. I doubt a guy that eats 4kg of steak a week but totals north of 1700 lbs has health issues...

So i'm not really worried anymore (Yay Steak!)

Yay steak me too. I love me some steak and it's the best part of hubby's annoying paleo diet is that he is no longer anything close to vegetarian like he was when I met him. Yay for me cause I can eat some meat.

The only thing I would say, is I feel in my gut, that variety and moderation are necessary to getting all the right nutrients. I feel like I've been healthiest whenever my diet has been very varied and it sounds like your's still will be. So as long as all that steak doesn't get in the way of other things that have other nutritional benefits to offer, it seems like a yum idea to me.

skinnyinnotime

Red meat takes the longest time to digest, about 48hrs, so it's not good to eat it daily.

missymakayla

As long as it works for you. go for it...

JessiBelleW

cooking every single day sucks balls. Cook 2-3 portions at a time and then you'll only have to cook every 3rd day or so. (eggs don't reheat all that well so unless its boiled eggs maybe skip cooking eggs in bulk).

In reply to your actual question I think you could eat steak every day. Most weeks I have mince 4-6 days a week. Watch the fat on your steak though. Steak is so good, if it wasn't so expensive where I live I would eat it 3 nights a week!!

aakaakaak

My understanding is that these are baseline needs for strength training, and not what is considered optimal. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much in the way of conclusive evidence for what the optimal amount of protein for building and maintaining muscle mass is, so the common wisdom of 1 gram or slightly more per pound of LBM is probably a wise move.

Thanks BI!

Benson1127

All steaks are not considered equal. Tenderloin is more low fat and isn't a terrible option as a protein. If you are trying to lose weight though, eating a ribeye every day is probably not the best thing.

dbmata

I realize there is no inherently bad food but on the other hand i'm a little worried about consuming up to 2kg of beef every week.

Why? Why be worried?

So you can face a couple things:
Boredom. Yup, steak can get boring. I got bored of lobster after having it at work every day for like 5 months.
Industrial steaks, you know the stuff you get at the local supermarket... filled with some things that may not be the best for you.
Expensive - not sure about you, but I can easily find places to spend $17-18 a pound for marginal beef at the market.

Now, if you do want to go this route, some things I'd suggest:
Buy a cow from a 4H auction. Those 4H kids take exemplary care of their meat. No antibiotic baths, the animal has a name, etc. Buy a whole or a side. If I wanted to eat enough beef for it, I could get a quarter side for about $2-3 a pound after butchering, a half a little less, and a whole a good number less. That's from a small vendor supplier here, and add about a buck for a cow from an auction, but those are whole animals only.

dbmata

My understanding is that these are baseline needs for strength training, and not what is considered optimal. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much in the way of conclusive evidence for what the optimal amount of protein for building and maintaining muscle mass is, so the common wisdom of 1 gram or slightly more per pound of LBM is probably a wise move.

Thanks BI!

The research is out there and easily found at a website called scholar.google.com

I had a few articles until Monday when I had a full windows meltdown and lost ALL DATA. Basically, there is research showing that .6-.8g is optimal. Over it is waste. Again, go look it up, don't take my word for it.

chooriyah

Bowel cancer. Not saying you shouldn't eat it, but there's a reason for moderation.

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/red-meat.aspx

icmuse

^^^ this x1000 :drinker:

I get an amazing grass fed beef tenderloin and eat it rare (just slightly seared), by a ton!
Great source of protein and deliciousness!

spetermann190

Just left grocery store - porterhouse, ribeye, KC strip, even some charcoal steaks ... I vote Yes!!! Steak each & every day ))

Skratchie

I love steak, but I would be concerned about the saturated fat every day.

Ludka13

New study links L-carnitine in red meat to heart disease

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-study-links-l-carnitine-in-red-meat-to-heart-disease-201304176083

Carnivor0us

Just left grocery store - porterhouse, ribeye, KC strip, even some charcoal steaks ... I vote Yes!!! Steak each & every day ))

May I come over to your house, plz?

Lupercalia

I would eat a grass fed steak every day if I could! I'm envious....:drinker:

0OneTwo3

Just left grocery store - porterhouse, ribeye, KC strip, even some charcoal steaks ... I vote Yes!!! Steak each & every day ))

May I come over to your house, plz?

There is a butcher i walk past every day on my way home. i guess me and him will become really good friends.

aakaakaak

The research is out there and easily found at a website called scholar.google.com

Bookmarked. I had forgotten that Google Scholar existed. This is going to make research papers infinitely easier.

I had a few articles until Monday when I had a full windows meltdown and lost ALL DATA. Basically, there is research showing that .6-.8g is optimal. Over it is waste.

I will, thanks.

Again, go look it up, don't take my word for it.

I wish more people were this direct and honest about things on MFP. This is probably the best anti-broscience message someone could send.

jmessina205

This!!!!!

Love me some steak. Although it sounds like bank account suicide to eat that much lol...... by the way feel free to share

jennifershoo

I love steak, but I would be concerned about the saturated fat every day.

Why? Saturated fat is necessary. Trans fats are the ones to avoid.

justal313

$$$$$

You can prepare steaks many different ways with a near infinite number of sides...

I'm betting that much red meat might eventually be a problem.