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I am not exactly a meat lover, but I do eat about an ounce of steak every few months. I cook with red meat, pork, and chicken. The meat provides the needed protein for our bodies. In these articles “Is Meat Good or Bad For Us“, you will find some interesting points to know.

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Take a Closer Look at the Benefits of Red Meat

• Red meat has high quality protein

• Red meat contains the essential amino acids

• Beef has the best sources of iron which our bodies need

• Beef provides a good source of B vitamins, zinc, and selenium

• Red meat contains more iron than most other foods, and easier for our bodies to absorb than other sources

Think About the Risks Carefully

• High in saturated fat and cholesterol

• Red meat is associated with colon cancer, bowel cancer, gallstones, and gout

• Eating too much red meat can lead to rheumatoid arthritis

• Eating too much red meat may have a higher risk of osteoporosis and other conditions

Be moderate on the consumption of red meat! Eat more green, exercise daily, and I think we will be fine! The articles that discussed about red meat brought up many valid points, such as where you bought your meat, where the cows were raised, and what was fed.