Fantastic_Beans t1_ir4w5u4 wrote on October 5, 2022 at 11:09 AM

Reply to comment by gotchostupidass in Study: Shifting to Plant-Based Diet Important for Colorectal Cancer Prevention by BoundariesAreFun

Red meat is particularly bad for you, and eating it every day is definitely not healthy. Chicken and fish every day is fine. But not every single meal.

gotchostupidass t1_ir5jn8k wrote on October 5, 2022 at 2:27 PM

Lean cuts of unprocessed red meat have weak associations with colon cancer and CVD in studies. Chicken and fish are great of course, but not as nutrient dense as red meat, outside of fish like salmon. As long as you are getting your levels checked on a regular basis (every 5 years recommended), and you tolerate red meat, and you are a healthy individual who doesn’t overconsume calories, you will be okay eating red meat. And also, the weak association with colon cancer seems to be completely negates with adequate fiber consumption.

Fantastic_Beans t1_ir5n6sx wrote on October 5, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Sure, red meat every once in a while as a treat. But not every day, and certainly not at every meal. The World Cancer Research Fund acknowledges that lean red meat is better than fattier pieces, however, it should still be limited in your diet. Other sources recommend three servings a week or less. https://www.wcrf.org/diet-activity-and-cancer/cancer-prevention-recommendations/limit-red-and-processed-meat/