Harvard Study

Before anyone stops eating lean red meat after hearing the harvard study on the news read on.... But an industry group disputes the findings of the study. "A significant body of research shows lean beef plays a beneficial role in a healthy diet, including reducing type 2 diabetes [and] there is simply nothing in this recent Harvard study that should change how people enjoy nutrient-rich beef as part of a healthy, balanced diet, " says Shalene McNeill, PhD, RD, the executive director of human nutrition research at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in a statement to WebMD. "The most important health advice for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes is to manage your weight, be physically active and follow a diet consistent with Dietary Guidelines which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and protein such as lean beef," the statement reads. the news about the harvard study, read this then make our own decision. Keep in mind that harvard has many pro-meat studies in its archives from the past!