The American Cancer Society says “because of a wealth of studies linking colon cancer to diets high in red meats (beef, lamb, or liver) and processed meats (hot dogs, bologna, etc.), the Society encourages people to eat more vegetables and fish and less red and processed meats.” The American Heart Association says “eat more chicken, fish and beans,” ”processed red meat [is] linked to higher risk of heart failure, death,“ and ”choosing healthier protein-rich foods instead of red and processed meat.” But just because meat is about as good for you as cigarettes doesn’t mean the meat industry is conceding anything. Here are its rebuttals about meat’s deleterious effects on health.
1. No Science Links Red Meat To Cancer, Stroke and Heart Attacks
