The Harvard Gazette

Red Meat

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Plant based burger on plate

Is eating red meat OK, after all? Probably not

Nutrition Department chair examines recent disputed studies, weighs in on new burger substitutes

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DateNovember 8, 2019

Meats on a charcuterie board

Put down those cold cuts

Increasing red meat consumption, especially of processed meats, is linked with a higher risk of premature death

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DateJune 12, 2019June 18, 2019

A tireless advocate for the science of healthy eating

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DateJuly 30, 2013July 24, 2019

“This study provides clear evidence that regular consumption of red meat, especially processed meat, contributes substantially to premature death,” said senior author Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Red meat raises red flags

School of Public Health study links regular consumption to higher mortality

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DateMarch 12, 2012June 21, 2019

Researchers found a particularly strong link between processed meat and diabetes.

Risky eating

Research ties red meat to type 2 diabetes

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DateAugust 10, 2011July 9, 2019