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biologyfag
>>244054 Red meat can be bad for you. Higher consumption causes higher risk of colorectal cancer (largely treatable) and high cholesterol and heart disease, but mainly in men. Women don't need quite so much protein, but menstruating women do need the iron. Nothing comes close to red meat for iron. NOTHING.
Total vegetarianism is, in my view, too extreme. If you don't feel strongly about not eating animals, it's probably too much of a hassle. Vegetarians have to be informed about their diet, especially so they don't give too little protein, iron or calcium to their children, which can cause serious problems.
Your pick, mate. I'm an omnivore, because I can't be bothered to tiptoe my life around the issue of protein and iron. The consensus is that you can do it either way, but it has to be said, if you can get all the nutrients in on a vegetarian diet, you'll probably live a bit healthier.
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