A new study found a two- to three-fold increase in levels of TMAO, a compound associated with heart disease and stroke risk, in people who ate a high-red meat diet, compared to those who got their protein from white meat or plant-based foods.
Could a Tick Bite Make You Allergic to Red Meat?
Lone Star tick bites are causing some people to develop an allergic reaction to red meats such as pork, beef or lamb. Find out why this can happen.
Protein: The 4 Worst Ways to ‘Beef’ Up Your Diet
Trying to boost the protein in your diet to maintain your muscle mass? Focus on getting the right amount of protein from the most nutritious sources. Here, our dietitians list four sources of protein to avoid.
How What’s in Your Gut Can Affect Your Heart Health
When most people think of their risk for having a heart attack or stroke, factors like cholesterol and blood pressure come to mind. But a new study shows that what’s in your gut can play a role as well.
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Why Eating Less Red Meat Is Good for Your Family
With continued evidence piling up that shows red meat and processed meats – such as bacon and sausage – are not good for your health, it’s time to start choosing the white meat or vegetarian option.
How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Relieve Pain as You Age
Research finds that you can eliminate many of the effects of chronic pain and side effects of medications with an anti-inflammatory diet, regular exercise and stress management.
The Link Between Red Meat and Cancer: What You Need to Know
Scientific evidence has been accumulating for decades that colon cancer is more common among people who eat the most red meat and processed meat.
Should I Rinse That First? 8 Food-Prep Do’s and Don’ts
Washing food before you eat it may sound like a good idea, but that’s not always true. I like to give my patients these simple guidelines to follow for food safety.
Diet and Your Heart: What’s Safe to Eat? (Infographic)
The science of which foods are — and aren’t — good for your heart can seem to be ever changing. Recent studies have been coming so fast that keeping up starts to feel like mission impossible. The good news is that there’s still more agreement among experts about the basics of diet and the heart … Read More
Are Your Burgers, Steaks and Meats Cooked Safely?
Some people prefer their meat on the rare side. But as a registered dietitian, I want my patients to be aware that tasting or eating undercooked meat can cause food poisoning.