[Jandrews]

Interesting thread. Also interesting that two docs (Tobra and Livi) weighed in here and said it was not only fine, but healthy.

I am no doc, but very interested in nutrition. My research and experience seems to be leaning towards the hypothesis that it is the presence of sugar and refined carbohydrates that actually cause the negative effects of red meat, saturated fat and cholesterol in the body. The inflammatory response from sugar and insulin activity, in conjunction with the presence of high blood fats from meat, is what creates the chronic and damaging physiological risks.

But, high quality (this is key) meats, along with cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, are not only "ok", but possibly optimal, as long as you minimize sugar and refined carbohydrates.

YMMV.

JA