WHO food report: No need to avoid red meat, says FSAI

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has said people should not avoid eating red meat altogether after the World Health Organisation classified processed meat as carcinogenic.

FSAI said healthy eating was all about moderation adding that lean red meat was a good source of protein and a particularly good source of iron but should only be chosen as a main meal three days a week — about 300g.

The Irish Cancer Society said avoiding or limiting consumption of processed meat can help to reduce the risk of certain cancers.