Hi @notmoff 😊
I agree with you about minimizing red meat in your diet to optimize your heart health and to prevent cancer. However, I also believe an occasional piece of lean meat has the benefits of iron, an excellent protein source, protein is good for bones, etc. I am stumbling around to find answers too. My philosophy has been to try to aim for a "little bit of everything" in moderation. I try to "eat the rainbow" (greens, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, etc), I try to eat a little fish but try to avoid too much mercury, I try to eat a little bit of meat but try to avoid fatty cuts and antibiotics, etc. It's difficult to navigate food choices because everything has a ying and a yang. It's like my saline IV situation. I thought I was hydrating my kidneys, but I was actually doing great damage to my body and brain by over drinking the water. So, I try to do a little for each part of my body. My bones like dairy, my kidneys like moderate levels of water, my skin likes greens, potassium levels like a banana, etc. I think you and I ...and everyone on Connect are discussing options because there are no clear answers, that's why I like to hedge my bet! Let's keep sharing whatever we discover along the way! ❤