How to Reduce Red Meat Intake Without Losing Valuable Nutrients

How to Reduce Red Meat Intake Without Losing Valuable Nutrients

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By Samuel Mckenzie, BScReviewed by Dr. Liji Thomas, MD

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• Red meat consumption and cancer
• Red meat consumption and inflammatory diseases
• The benefits of red meat consumption
• Safely reducing red meat consumption

Reducing red meat intake can have numerous health benefits, including a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. When reducing red meat in the diet, care must be taken to avoid developing nutritional deficiencies.