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

<p>Beyond the Headlines, Stereotypes & Dogma: Meat Intake & Recommendations<br /> <br /> 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? </p> <h1>Tune into this podcast episode to learn about:</h1> <ul> <li>How much meat Americans are actually eating</li> <li>Consumer insights on beef and health</li> <li>Media stereotypes vs. ways that people are really eating beef</li> <li>Plant-based diets and plant-based burgers</li> <li>What research shows about beef in a Mediterranean Diet</li> <li>What the 2020 Dietary Guidelines says about beef intake for specific life stages and populations</li> <li>Sustainability and the environment</li> <li>Nutrient profile of beef and lean cuts available</li> <li>Tips and recipes to pair beef with plant foods more often</li> <li>Resources for more information on research, recipes and ranching</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Full shownotes and resources at: www.SoundBitesRD.com/188</p>