Healthy Eating Club Courses 
Red Meat - Eating Tips
Key points
Is it better for nutrition and health reasons to avoid red meat altogether? NO
A small amount of lean red meat in the diet is consistent with good health and longevity and can improve the nutrient density of the diet, especially with respect to iron, zinc and vitamin B12.
Aaround 3 serves a week is fine, however, having more than this weekly frequency has not been conclusively associated with any adverse health effects. HEC nutrition experts recommend 3 serves a week so that you leave space in your diet for other meats and meat alternatives and also on the grounds of environmental sustainability. Having less may increase your risk of having an inadequate intake of iron and zinc, especially if you do not eat nuts, legumes, eggs, fish, chicken on days when you do not eat red meat. Also, remember that 1 serve of red meat or meat alternative (eggs, nuts, legumes, fish, pork/chicken) is recommended daily in one's diet.
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1) Daily in small 'condiment' amounts (40-80g/day)
e.g. Asian dishes, as long as it is accompanied by large serves of vegetables
30g meat = size of a match box
OR
2) Three times a week (60-100g)
100g meat = size of a woman's palm or deck of cards
(i.e. enough to fill the space on this plate).
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OR3) One-two times a week (can have a larger serve 150-200g)
e.g. steak/roast beef with vegetables
