Tell me again what's wrong with meat?

The biggest issue IMO is .................................cost. Wish it cost less so I could buy more. Like anything else, over consumption of meat isn't the right way to go. There are lots of studies to verify eating less meat does help with health.

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As above (but I do not moderate my meat eating!).

Nice to see that our dietary guidelines may change to accommodate sustainability issues. Because, whatever your views may be on environmental sustainability, it surely must be critical to the dietary guidelines for human beings.

Other than the fact that it's the flesh of dead animals? >_>

*the stereotypical vegetarian chiming in*

I'm a huge animal lover- actually owned a pet health company for a time, but I'm allergic to most legumes. Meat is my best protein source. I live in a rural area and buy from farmers I know. Nothing wrong with that.

Absolutely nothing. I eat most kinds of meats. It's good protein and reasonably low in fat if you get the right cut, and has no carbs. It's the perfect thing for me to eat in moderation and pairs well with the high protein, moderate carbohydrate diet prescribed by many of my doctors.

the only problem with meat these days is i don't get to smash enough pork ribs and chicken wings. only worth the calories once every few months.

Lambrah wrote: »

nothing. just eat smaller portions since steak for example can be up to 900cals for like a 14oz

Yer i was shocked how much cals my scotch fillets had now i eat leaner meat like rump Still good

Overeating of anything is bad. Red meat, pork, veggies, fruits, fish, water (for Christ's sake) can all be bad if you have too much of one of them without balancing it out.

No surprises there. That article isn't going to change what I'm eating from day to day.

Meat and animal products increase cholesterol levels.

spunmommy wrote: »

I think you need to take in the consideration of where your meat is sourced as well. Pastured beef (aka grass fed and finished) is way better for your health, the environment and the animal itself. If you are concerned about total consumption, grass fed beef has more nutritional value hands down, than nearly every other protein source. Beef from CAFOs is garbage.

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Natural venison and game meats are even better nutritionally. No cholesterol, no hormones, no antibiotics, no steroids, and 100% naturally fed. No finishing required.

For health, in moderation? Probably nothing. I'm still not going to eat it though.

johnnylakis wrote: »

(remember mad cow disease?)

The media driven overblown "scare"? Yep. Lived in Washington State during that time (we were ground Zero in 2003) and I also remember all the people that died from it. No I don't, cause it was 0.

I like steak.

In the context of the article, it's all about the serving size. For most meats, a serving size is about 4 oz (113.4 g). But, if you check out the average individual steak sold in a store, you're looking at 6-8 oz (170-226.8 g) or more. Think about what's available for steak cuts at your favorite restaurant-8, 14, 16 oz or more, right? In the US, and I suspect elsewhere, where meat is abundant, proportions are far too large, and meat is also dense in calories, and often in cholesterol. So, that few oz. more actually costs you a lot.

For example, a 4 oz. of sirloin steak, broiled, lean only, no added juice, fat, or spices, is about 134 calories, 14% of your daily cholesterol, and 22.4 g of protein (nearly 1/2 your daily need if you're a woman (46 average sedentary), a little over 1/3 if you're male (56). At 8 oz, the standard restaurant size, you have 268 calories, 28% of your cholesterol, and 44.7 g of protein. So, for a woman, basically their whole daily allotment for protein, but in reality, she's not going to eat just that 8 oz steak. Add it to the rest of the meal and the calories add up fast.

And many people eat chicken because they've been told it's better because it's not red, but when you abuse the portions, it's just as big a punch. 3.5 oz. of chicken is 219 calories, 26% of your cholesterol, and 25g of protein-more protein, 26% of your cholesterol. 3.5 oz is about 1 cup chopped or diced. Once again, think about the average breast sold in stores, and you can see where Americans are getting some extra calories real easy.

I love my meat. My dad even raises our own chickens. But, I measure it, and plan around it accordingly.