How much meat is needed for good nutrition?
Before addressing the question, we need to define the word “meat.” You have seen the dichotomy: “meat and fish,” implying that fish is not meat. Technically, the muscle portion of fish, shellfish and other animals is meat, which is the definition used for this article. There is no absolute requirement that a human consume meat for optimum nutritional health. What is required for optimum nutrition is the daily consumption of specific minimum amounts of protein and vitamin B12, both of which can easily be satisfied by eating certain foods, including meats. Good non-meat sources of protein are beans and lentils. Other good but less concentrated sources of protein include true whole grains, nuts and seeds. Small amounts of protein are also found in fruits and vegetables. Good non-meat sources of vitamin B12 include milk, yogurt and other dairy products, including cheeses. However, the vitamin B12 in blue green algae is not readily absorbed by humans; so disregard any ads you may have seen
