Does chicken and pork have the same amount of nutrients as red meat?
NO Red meat is more nutrient dense than white meat; so removing red meat from the diet can result in inadequate intakes of several nutrients, especially iron and zinc. 60-100g serving of chicken/pork about once to twice a week Around 2 serves a week is fine, however, having more than this weekly frequency has not been associated so far with any adverse health effects. This recommendation is based on the frequency of intake of long-lived populations in the Mediterranean in the 1960s. HEC nutrition experts also recommend 2 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 than this is also OK. 100-200g of fish at least once a week, especially fatty fish Around 2 serves a week is great and will help protect you from heart disease and possibly cancer. Having more doesn’t seem to be better for your health and 2 serves a week leaves room in your diet for other meats and meat alternativ
