One of the healthiest diets—it’s endorsed by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and other health authorities—is DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
It’s no secret that Americans need to cut back on meat. While we now eat more chicken than beef, we still eat too much red meat, especially beef. That’s bad news for our health and for the planet. People who eat more red meat—especially processed meat—have a higher risk of colon cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
And it doesn’t help that misleading information about meat or poultry can trick even the most careful shoppers. Here’s what to watch out for.
Americans need to cut back on red meat. People who eat more red meat—especially processed meat—have a higher risk of colon cancer, heart disease, and stroke. You’re better off replacing red meats with chicken, turkey, or seafood…or with plant proteins like beans, tofu, or nuts. But if you’re shopping for meat or poultry, here’s what to know.
Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Bonnie Liebman, MS
