Randomized Trialmoderate evidence
Pasture-raised red meat compared with plant-based meat alternatives within healthy dietary patterns: effects on PUFA status and cardiometabolic health in a randomized dietary intervention.
The American journal of clinical nutrition·October 1, 2026·PMID 42822834
Why it mattersDietary guidance often debates red meat's role in healthy patterns. This trial suggests moderate pasture-raised red meat within a flexitarian diet does not worsen cardiometabolic markers and may help preserve omega-3 status compared to a vegetarian pattern using plant-based alternatives.
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