Making better meat and protein choices

You don’t need to cut out meat completely and become a vegetarian. But most people consume far more meat than is healthy. You can cut down your cancer risk substantially by reducing the amount of animal-based products you eat and by choosing healthier meats.



-Keep meat to a minimum. Try to keep the total amount of meat in your diet to no more than fifteen percent of your total calories. Ten percent is even better.


-Eat red meat only occasionally. Red meat is high in saturated fat, so eat it sparingly.


-Reduce the portion size of meat in each meal. The portion should be able to fit in the palm of your hand.


-Use meat as a flavoring or a side, not the entr?e. You can use a little bit of meat to add flavor or texture to your food, rather than using it as the main element.


-Add beans and other plant-based protein sources to your meals.


-Choose leaner meats, such as fish, chicken, or turkey. If possible, buy organic.


-Avoid processed meats such as hotdogs, sausage, deli meats, and salami.


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