Palm of your hand the best guide to how much meat you can eat, says FSAI

Update 12pm: In a statement this afternoon, the Department of Health said meat was an important source of protein, iron and vitamins - and that the most important goal is to try to eat a balanced diet.

The department said to limit processed meats, such as bacon or ham, saying people do not need large amounts of meat, and recommended using 50 to 75 grams of cooked lean beef as a single serving.