Red Meat

Just as some carbohydrates are better for you than others, there are good proteins and bad proteins too. While a diet that’s rich in protein can help preserve muscle mass, you want to be careful about the types of meat you eat.
Research shows that frequent red meat eaters were more likely to suffer a stroke than those who more often chose other forms of dietary protein. Specifically, men who ate more than two four- to six-ounce servings of red meat each day (roughly half a pound of beef or more) had a 28 percent increased risk of stroke compared with men who averaged about a third of a serving of red meat (under two ounces) each day. They also found that swapping in one serving a day of poultry lowered stroke risk by 27 percent, and a serving of nuts or fish caused a 17 percent drop in risk.
Make red meat, such as beef, lamb and pork, an occasional part of your diet — if you are like me, not eat it at all. And steer clear of the processed stuff, like deli meats, bacon and hot dogs, which can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.