Your Steak In The World

About this book

If you are considering how much and what kind of meat to consume, how do you know what is acceptable? Reports continue to issue on all sides of the question about what quantity of meat consumption is or is not healthy. Some people advocate veganism or vegetarianism, others promote eating lots of meat to provide quality proteins and vitamins. “New” reports seem to issue weekly seeking to “settle” the debate on meat consumption but serve only to stir more debate. Chapter 1 points readers to scientific reports which should be considered more strongly by describing a basic understanding of the types of scientific studies. From tissue cultures to large population and synthesis studies, each type offers strengths and weaknesses. We believe it is critical for a person who really wants to understand dietary recommendations to understand how nutritional research is conducted. There are inherent strengths and limitations in any type of study, and some should carry more weight than others. When many reports by qualified researchers arrive at similar conclusions over time, that preponderance of evidence should be valued heavily.