Is red meat or white meat healthier?

Discussion in 'Health, Beauty, and Fashion' started by pingpong, Apr 23, 2007.

  1. chowchowchow

    chowchowchow Member

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    i would think white meat is better like chicken breast and turkey
     
  2. ProjectD

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    i would say white meat
    but i think your body still needs some red meat once in a while
     
  3. firesphere

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    White. We only need to consume meat the size of our palm per day and red meat not more than 3 serves per day. So more fruits and veges!

    Edit: Umm or is it only 1 serves or red meat per week? Been awhile since I live in a health conscious country.
     
  4. marcopolo368

    marcopolo368 Well-Known Member

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    the less legs that the animal has the healthier
     
  5. uniquemr2

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    white meat is generally leaner than red meat... but it does vary on the cut...

    i prefer a mix of both...
     
  6. Nawainruk

    Nawainruk Well-Known Member

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    For a start, there is no general agreement as to what is white meat and what is red meat. Many people use this to distinguish between poultry and pork, beef or lamb. But a goose drumstick is much "redder" than a pale piece of veal. Analysis of the contents also provides no indication that a turkey burger is better than one made of beef. North American studies, in which "red" meat did poorly, probably did not take into account that many cuts of pork and beef are treated with nitrite salts and subsequently grilled, and that is this is what is unhealthy.

    No, the answer to this question would really be no. It really all depends on how you prepare the meat. Anything fried can be unhealthy for any person. Any meat that is cooked, baked or broiled is usually a lot healthier. So, it is really all a matter of opinion...there is no scientific proof that one is healthier than the other.
     
  7. Phoenix

    Phoenix *~Though she be but little, she is fierce~*

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    it doesnt matter to me which meat is more healthier....cos i eat both....
    i think as long as u keep a balanced diet an not have too much of one type of meat....then its ok...
     
  8. as long as it taste good.. lol
     
  9. [N]

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    white for the health
     
  10. What on earth is white meat???

    you talking about poultry or something?


    I eat both as long as its cooked properly, i dont do all that medium raw/rare stuff.
     
  11. MichiChan

    MichiChan Member

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    white meat for me :)
    i prefer chicken than beef
     
  12. nikiki

    nikiki Well-Known Member

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    vote for white meat too!
     
  13. moremoret

    moremoret Active Member

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    red meat yummmmmmmm
     
  14. i eat both and enjoy it.... of course in moderation..... =D
     
  15. mingming2006

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    ^ same with Akki. But too much of it - like of pork and stuff - rely wd boost chloresterol to which is affecting my parents...
     
  16. coffeegurlo

    coffeegurlo Member

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    fish is even better...
    but in doubt white is better... red not as good for the body
     
  17. hiyoo

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    edit:zzz
     
    #57 hiyoo, Jul 23, 2008
    Last edited: May 16, 2010
  18. vshiva

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    i think white meat is healtier
     
  19. amoureux

    amoureux Active Member

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    yeah white meat should be healthier. so by rank i think should be like fish, chicken and then beef. but eat in moderation shouldnt' be a problem :)
     
  20. girlietwn

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    white meat is definetly healthier for you. Red meats has to much cholesterol.