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      Yes, because as we all know, if you’re craving a nice steak a bowl of lentils will be totally satisfying.

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        or learn to cook? red meat eaters have all kinds of diseases from chronic inflammation.

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          I don’t think that’s an argument for legumes. I’m a hell of a cook now and when I make beef wellington, confit lamb, or curry goat I’m demonstrating a lot more skill than I did back in college when legumes featured more heavily in my menu.

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      It’s more than just lysine. Too much of any one food is not good for anyone. There are definite carcinogenic effects of eating too much red meat, especially when prepared in certain ways.

      However,

      Red meat is a complete source of dietary amino acids, meaning it contains all essential amino acids (EAAs), and in addition, it contains all the non-essential amino acids (NEAAs). Red meat is also the most abundant source of bioavailable heme-iron essential for muscle growth and cardiovascular health.

      Finally, red meat may also be situationally more beneficial to some groups than others, particularly in the cases of sex and aging. For pregnant women, increases in red meat consumption may be beneficial to increase the intake of semi-essential amino acids, while in the elderly, increases in red meat consumption may better preserve muscle mass compared with other dietary protein sources.