7 Health Benefits of Eating Less Meat

Meat is delicious and can be nutritious as well, but there are benefits to eating less of it

Eating less meat, or none at all, can lead to certain health and financial benefits. NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock

You may have been eating meat every meal of your life, but there are some financial and medical problems that can be influenced—or even caused—by this constant consumption of meat. Cutting back on eating animals like cows, pigs, and chickens has benefits you may have never thought of. Though some people choose to eliminate meat from their diet completely, even simply reducing how much meat you consume is an opportunity to save some money and become healthier. Here are seven benefits of eating less meat.

1. Save Money

Meat has consistently been one of the most expensive kinds of food you can purchase, according to a study from the National Institutes of Health that examined data from the 17th century through the 21st century.

Vegetables, fruits, and grains are normally cheaper and end up providing more nutritional value since they are often less processed than meats like beef, pork, and poultry.