According to experts, the last 20 years, popular recommendation, urging to eat less red meat, but a new study supports the idea that similar products may be part of a healthy diet. After all, meat is rich in nutrients and a good source of protein and bioavailable iron.

The researchers analyzed data from 24 clinical trials and found that consumption of more than half serving of red meat a day (equivalent to a consumption of 85-gram portions of meat three times per week) did not adversely affect pressure and cholesterol and triglycerides.

In the study, scientists took into account all types of red meat, basically it was not processed beef and pork, says Newsmax.

The authors emphasize the need for further research, noting that pressure and cholesterol level is not the only risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases.