posted on 2009-12-14 by JPerez
I just want to emphasize that "red meat" is referred to the "processed meat" that we would normally purchase from our local supermarkets. These are meats that come from confined animals in feedlot facilities. There are a lot of studies that disclose the increasing amount of health risks in consuming  conventional beef products as supposed to natural grass fed beef.

Therefore, when we hear people say, "Too much meat is bad for you..", they are mainly referring to the fact that we haven't had accesible natural healthy meats straight from the ranchers themselves (like we used to in the old golden days) since the end of World War II. We're now so accustomed to "feedlot" processed meats that we accept meats in general as "red meat", a food product that we should not consume too much of because of its potential health hazards.

Please read below....

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What are the Negative Health Effects of Red Meat?

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By Larry West, About.com Guide

Negative Health Effects of Red Meat
Regardless, nutritionists hardly need more evidence about the potentially negative health effects of eating red meat. For starters, the saturated animal fat in red meat contributes to heart disease and atherosclerosis. Recent research also shows that frequent red meat eaters face twice the risk of colon cancer as those who indulge less often. Red meat is also thought to increase the risks of rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis.

Meanwhile, according to the American Dietetic Association, vegetarian diets can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, obesity, and other debilitating medical conditions. While red meat is a key source of protein and vitamin B12 in North American diets, nutritionists explain that properly planned meat-free diets easily provide these important nutrients while keeping you healthier in the long run.

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