From an exclusively health based standpoint, meat is far from unhealthy. There is much more fat in modified oils like trans fat. Animal fats are easier for your body to metabolize. Also, animal fats can be very good for you, especially in colder environments.
From an ethical standpoint, I can see the problem with supporting the meat industry. There's nothing wrong with eating meat at all. The problem lies with giving money to the meat industry, as this often means supporting the abuse of animals. Hunting is much more ethical.
This isn't true. There was a recent macrostudy published that basically says that you should get as little protein from
Animal sources as your diet can allow. I'll post the link below this but here are just a few quotes from the study.
" In addition, all sources of animal protein (eggs, fish, poultry, red meat, and processed red meat) were noted to increase all-cause mortality relative to vegetable protein, with processed red meat being associated with more CV deaths and egg consumption being associated with more cancer deaths (13)."
"Healthy dietary patterns emphasize high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts in moderation, and may include limited quantities of lean meat, fish, low-fat and nonfat dairy products, and liquid vegetable oils (Table 2). These dietary patterns are also low in saturated, trans, and solid fats; sodium; added sugars; and refined grains. In addition, energy intake and physical activity appropriate for maintaining a normal weight, and achieving nutrient adequacy are also recommended."
And last one: "Pound for pound (dry weight), vegetable protein-rich foods, such as legumes, contain as much or more protein than most animal foods, without the sodium or fat."
Here is the website:
http://www.onlinejacc.org/content/69/9/1172
And below is a picture of the breakdown. Honestly I'm kind of a health nut. And I absolutely love science. This stuff fascinates me a lot.
