gotchostupidass t1_ir5jn8k wrote
Reply to comment by Fantastic_Beans in Study: Shifting to Plant-Based Diet Important for Colorectal Cancer Prevention by BoundariesAreFun
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
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/
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