The next parts of this section will summarize the facts that we believe to be true on the issues that should effect your diet and health as it pertains to red meat, particularly in beef.
Cholesterol is necessary for life and is part of every cell.
However, cholesterol plaque can block arteries. The good news is that a recent scientific study shows that both lean red meat and lean white meat raise the good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol. This study will be discussed in the following section. Many Americans have been conditioned to believe that red meat is incompatible with a heart-healthy diet. Red meat is one of the larger categories of certified products in the American Heart Association Food Certification Program.