Meat is a very nutritious food. For example, livestock meats such as pork, beef, and mutton; poultry meats like chicken, duck, goose, and quail; and aquatic products such as fish and shrimp are all considered meat by many people.
According to the recommendations in the new edition of the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents," adults should consume 50-75 grams of livestock and poultry meat, 50-100 grams of fish and shrimp, and 25-50 grams of eggs daily, as these three categories of food provide us with sufficient protein. This shows that the recommended amount for fish and shrimp is higher than for livestock and poultry meat. However, the general dietary habits of most Chinese people still involve eating more pork, beef, mutton, chicken, and duck, and less fish and shrimp.
Therefore, to eat meat healthily, we should increase the proportion of aquatic products like fish and shrimp in our diet. The preference should be for these first, followed by white meat, and then red meat. This is especially true for the elderly and individuals with chronic diseases, who should consume even less red meat. Of course, eating 50-100 grams of fish and shrimp daily does not mean you have to eat it every day. Having 3-5 servings per week and eating a bit more each time is perfectly fine.
Regarding the comparison between pork and beef/mutton, from a modern nutritional perspective, pork does have a higher fat content than beef and mutton, but it can still provide the human body with sufficient protein. Moreover, these three meats have different flavors. Mutton is suitable for making soups in winter, beef can be used for braised dishes, and pork is great for quick stir-frying or braising in soy sauce. In conclusion, eating a variety of foods in moderation is definitely much healthier than focusing on a single so-called "superfood."