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The name - The name red meat is due to the color that the muscle presents when it's still raw.

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Types of meat - In addition to traditional beef, veal, pork, lamb, goat, and horse are also considered red meat.

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Pros - Red meat is an excellent source of protein.

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Pros - This food is also rich in iron, which is essential for the proper functioning of our bodies.

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Pros - In addition to milk, red meat can also be a good source of calcium.

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Pros - We all know that bananas are rich in potassium, but red meat can also provide you with this nutrient.

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Pros - In addition, red meat is rich in vitamins B2 and B12, which are essential for the functioning of nerve cells in the body.

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Pros - When we eat red meat we provide our body with essential iron to prevent anemia, a condition that can facilitate contracting dangerous diseases.

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Pros - In addition, the properties of red meat can aid in the good performance of our bodies and the proper functioning of our brains.

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Pros - Another advantage is that it provides our bodies with minerals such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, and phosphorus, all the nutrients the our bodies need for a good performance.

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Pros - Those who work out may benefit from eating red meat, since it is a source of several nutrients that improve performance, such as myoglobin, which promotes the transport of oxygen to muscles.

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Pros - It also contains linoleic acid, which helps to lose weight and promotes fat loss.

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Pros - Red meat also contains creatine, which helps restore ATP (the type of molecule produced during cellular respiration, which gives energy to the body) after muscular effort.

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Pros - As mentioned previously, red meat is also a source of myoglobin. This protein promotes the transport of oxygen to muscle cells and acts as an antidepressant, allowing for more intense workout and promoting a sense of well-being.

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Cons - Excessive consumption of meat means you will ingest more protein and fat. It is important to maintain a balanced diet and that our body gets nutrients from various foods, not just meat.

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Cons - When overcooked, red meat can release harmful substances.

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Cons - Excessive consumption of processed meat can harm our gut, and potentially cause cancer.

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Cons - In addition, processed meat can trigger other diseases, such as diabetes.

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Cons - It can also lead to high cholesterol, which is not good for your body.

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Cons - Consuming processed meat can lead to constipation.

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Cons - Excessive meat consumption can also lead to cardiovascular disease.

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Cons - A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that those who eat less red meat and processed meat, live longer.

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Cons - Red meat still has carcinogenic compounds that, if consumed in excess, increase the chances of developing bowel and prostate cancer.

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Cons - The harmful effects of this food are more linked to its excessive consumption and the choice of fat cuts over leaner cuts.

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Lean cuts - When buying meat, give preference to lean cuts, which do not have as much fat, such as sirloin or filet mignon.

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Meat origin - The best option is to choose meat from cattle raised in natural and organic pastures.

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