188: Are We Eating Too Much Meat? – Dr. Shalene McNeill

Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

Beyond the Headlines, Stereotypes & Dogma: Meat Intake & Recommendations The public health mantra is often “cut back on beef for health” yet most Americans view beef as “nutritious” when part of a balanced diet. Media headlines often stereotype beef as huge steaks and gooey cheeseburgers – but is that portrayal accurate when it comes to the cuts of meat at the grocery store and the most common ways people consume meat on a regular basis? As the plant-based trend continues to grow, are consumers looking to replace meat in the diet with plant proteins or can meat and plants coexist in a healthful way on our plates?

Tune into this podcast episode to learn about:

• How much meat Americans are actually eating
• Consumer insights on beef and health
• Media stereotypes vs. ways that people are really eating beef
• Plant-based diets and plant-based burgers
• What research shows about beef in a Mediterranean Diet
• What the 2020 Dietary Guidelines says about beef intake for specific life stages and populations
• Sustainability and the environment
• Nutrient profile of beef and lean cuts available
• Tips and recipes to pair beef with plant foods more often
• Resources for more information on research, recipes and ranching

This podcast episode is a collaboration between Sound Bites® and Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner®., a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, and we thank them for their sponsorship and support of the podcast.

Full shownotes and resources at: www.SoundBitesRD.com/188