The Telegraph - Eat less red meat, [British] Government scientists warn

By Patrick Hennessy
February 19, 2011

"Consumers will be told to eat no more than [1.1lb] of red or processed meat each week, or [2.5oz] a day, under recommendations to be issued by the Coalition this week. The daily total is the equivalent of three rashers of bacon - while the weekly amount would be reached by eating one large steak, a pork chop, two sausages and a small portion of beef bolognese sauce. A Coalition source said: 'It is important that people are not put off eating red meat entirely - but it would be irresponsible to ignore the potential health risks. The advice is very clear.'..."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8335986/Eat-less-red-meat-Government-scientists-warn.html

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