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Not Running => Food => Topic started by: Ice Cream on February 16, 2013, 07:45:10 AM

Title: red meat vs. white meat
Post by: Ice Cream on February 16, 2013, 07:45:10 AM

So, aside from poultry and fish, do people really make that distinction in their diet? I thought the distinction betw. red and white was artificially created in advertising.  I don't eat much meat (maybe twice a year), but Lily's cholesterol thread made me think of this.

Title: Re: red meat vs. white meat
Post by: Magic Microbe on February 16, 2013, 10:33:48 AM

Yes...lots of people do. Red meat is much more linked to health problems....gout being an obvious one.

Title: Re: red meat vs. white meat
Post by: MikoftheWat on February 16, 2013, 11:33:01 AM

According to the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness, it's essential.

Title: Re: red meat vs. white meat
Post by: The Turtle Whisperer on February 16, 2013, 12:09:04 PM

Quote from: MikoftheWat on February 16, 2013, 11:33:01 AM

According to the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness, it's essential.

 :D

I don't eat beef, but I will eat lamb, bison, and some lean pork cuts.  While still considered red meat, none have the bad rep beef does for people with heart disease. 

Title: Re: red meat vs. white meat
Post by: crazypants on February 16, 2013, 02:39:31 PM

From a dietary and nutritional perspective, yes there is a difference. White meat is lower in cholesterol and leaner.
You can eat chicken and turkey daily and it would be very very good for you. If you ate beef, lamb and pork every day, well...  :-\ maybe not so great for you.