Nutrition: Should I be eating less red meat or not?

Red meat contains essential nutrients like protein, iron and vitamin B12, however, overall scientific evidence suggests that we should be eating less of it or avoiding it altogether. It seems that the saturated fat content of beef is at least partially to blame for beef’s adverse health effects including heart disease and some cancers.
While many plant-based eaters steer away from beef for a variety of reasons, omnivores are left with the question, “What’s the beef with red mea