Experts suggest that daily meat consumption should not exceed 80 grams, and exceeding 100 grams can be harmful to health.
Good food cannot be without good wine, and good wine must be paired with good meat; these are the most basic dietary "common sense". However, the World Cancer Research Foundation published a new research report this week, stating that even a small amount of red meat (including pork, beef, and lamb) can increase the risk of cancer. Some have even described the harm of red meat to the human body as being equivalent to smoking. Although this is somewhat extreme, in order to seek benefits and avoid harm, experts still recommend that daily red meat consumption should not exceed 80 grams. For alcohol consumption, experts suggest a maximum of two glasses of red wine per day.
Twenty-one experts from around the world spent five years completing a report on diet, nutrition, and chronic diseases, re-discussing the relationship between red meat, alcoholic beverages, and cancer risk. There is already a lot of evidence that excessive consumption of red meat can lead to various cancers, and drinking can increase the risk of cancers such as breast cancer.
So, how much meat per day is harmful to health? Experts believe that 100 grams is the upper limit, so they set the recommended amount at 80 grams, which is equivalent to one-third of a steak or three ribs. This restriction does seem quite strict—less than what many people eat in one meal—but you can't have your cake and eat it too. Whether you want culinary pleasure or good health, everyone has to make their own choice. Regarding alcohol, the report recommends that men should not drink more than two glasses of alcohol per day, and women should not drink more than one glass per day.