Is it okay to eat meat three times of week, instead of quitting it period?

Question

*healthwise

Answer 1

That's actually a very good idea to keep your protein intake balanced. I know some vegetarians may feel otherwise, but from a health standpoint, a moderate amount meat intake is actually very good for you.

Answer 2

You will get adequate nutrition if you eat meat three times a week. It will be healthier than quitting entirely.

Answer 3

Health wise . . . its better than eating meat all the time . . . but you still can't say that you're eating healthy.

Answer 4

It still depends on the meat you choose, pretty lady. Eat lean meats and it'll be just fine.

Answer 5

of course it is. Theres no need to stop eating meat, its just that americans tend to eat it in abnormally large portions and its completely unnecessary.

For example, theres no freakin need to eat a pepperoni & sausage pizza, and then have hot wings with it, and yet people do it all the time

as a rule, you shouldnt be eatin more than 8oz of meat, or 10oz fish in one meal, and you dont need more than 3 servings of meat in a day. Which doesnt sound like much, but remember that 8oz is about half a pound, so eatin a 10oz steak is more or less like eatin 3 quarter-pounders.

Also, the quality of meat is important. Lean cuts of red meat like lamb, goat and bison are actually better for your body, and taste WAY better than beef, and is better for the environment as well. If possible, order grilled chicken rather than pork or steak, and try to avoid processed meats like hot dogs, bologna, salami, sausage, etc.

Answer 6

health wise it is best to not eat dead animal flesh.....

Answer 7

Health wise, it is always good reducing your animal product intake, but still effects your health negatively.

Answer 8

I think that is a great idea!  I eat meat every day, but if you want to cut back, good thinking!

Answer 9

It's fine but you won't be a vegetarian after you eat meat.Just be careful,my sister was a vegetarian for four years and just recently started eating meat and ate to much,so she was "tossing cookies"all night.If you're going to introduce it do it slowly,with easy digestible things like small amounts at a time.  

Answer 10

I would say it`s fine because on the food guide you`re supposed to eat it daily.

Answer 11

Pros and cons of eating red meat

Benefits:

High in zinc, which is important for a healthy immune system.

Contains more iron than most foods, and it is more easily used by the body than iron from other sources

Also a good source of other vitamins and minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, selenium and b vitamins.

Excellent source of complete proteins

A high-protein diet based on lean red meat has been shown to help weight loss

Risks:

An increased risk of bowel cancer was found for people who ate more than two servings of red meat per week.

The Mediterranean diet, which is low in red meat, has been shown to decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Excessive amounts of red meat can lead to a higher risk of osteoporosis due to an acid byproduct from digesting very large amounts of protein.

Eating red meat every day can double the risk of Arthritis

Red meat is high in saturated fat and cholesterol

A recent study found that rating more than one serving of red meat per day can double the risk of breast cancer, especially in young women.

Answer 12

Sure...although I am a meatatarian (love meat), I usually have a non-meat meal a few times a week...like veggie soup, pizza, pasta with marinara or olive oil, big salad, etc., for health reasons!  

Answer 13

of course its fine, personally when i was a meat eater i only ate it about 2 days a week so it wasnt that hard to give up, its okay but you cant call yourself a vegetarian until u give up all