Did you know that three ounces of lean beef contains 180 calories and to get the same amount of protein you need to eat seven tablespoons of peanut butter, which contains more 600 calories? Meatless Monday is touted as benefiting both your health and the environment. Unfortunately, this is incorrect: VIV magazine claims that if you cut meat out of your diet one day a week, you can lose weight and become healthier overnight. It would be nice to find such a simple solution for all of us who have weight problems. In the United States, red meat consumption accounts for 58% of the diet and processed meats account for $22 of total meat consumption. In the United States and other developing countries, meat constitutes a significant portion of a normal diet, accounting for more than 15% of daily energy intake, 40% of daily protein intake, and 20% of daily protein intake. of daily fat intake. (Daniel et.) Meat consumption in developing countries is also increasing as these countries become more financially stable through better distribution methods. In developed countries such as the United States and the European Union, meat consumption increased steadily from 1961 to 2003, and doubled from 1909 to 2007 (Daniel et). Red meat is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet and is the best source of meat. of high quality protein, as well as several other essential nutrients. Personally, I lost 50 kilos in just over 18 months by eating red meat daily. Zinc, iron and protein are all found in red meat and are often key ingredients often missing from our diets. Don't forget that red meat also contains essential amino acids and vitamin A, and the list goes on. The nine essential amino acids found in meat that the body cannot produce on its own are phenylalanine, valine, tryptophan, thr...... middle of paper .... .. dieters high in lean protein lost more weight after three months than those following a conventional diet. It's difficult to judge whether people lose weight by eating meat because meat is often associated with potatoes and starchy foods that lead to weight gain. The reported association between processed meat and colon cancer risk is known to be stronger than for unprocessed red meat. It is said that 80% of colon cancer cases are caused by modifiable factors related to diet and lifestyle (McAfee et). Red meat is an essential protein that we need every day. It provides many essential nutrients. With any other food, choosing lean cuts and limiting your calorie intake while exercising to burn calories will help you maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Being active and conscious of your food and drink intake not only makes you healthier, but less likely to get cancer and other diseases..