The scientific advisory commission suggests that an average adult eats no more than 70g (2.5oz) of red meat a day, which equates to around 500g (17oz) a week.
Myoglobin is what holds the oxygen within an animal's muscle, and can be found most commonly in beef, lamb and pork.
Despite the warnings, if part of a balanced diet, red meat provides the body with a good source of protein and zinc, which is needed to keep the immune system working.
If you have any further inquiries regarding your health and diet, it is recommended that you visit a doctor or alternatively a nutritionist.
- What is red meat?
Myoglobin is what holds the oxygen within an animal's muscle, and can be found most commonly in beef, lamb and pork.
- Why is red meat bad for us?
- How to eat red meat as part of a balanced diet
Despite the warnings, if part of a balanced diet, red meat provides the body with a good source of protein and zinc, which is needed to keep the immune system working.
If you have any further inquiries regarding your health and diet, it is recommended that you visit a doctor or alternatively a nutritionist.