What Every Consumer Would Like to Know about Meat A Practical and Factual Consumer Guide to Nutrition, Health, Well Being

Human beings have been consuming and enjoying meat for nearly their entire existence; and such consumption has contributed significantly to their development, health, and well being. In actual fact, meat constitutes one of the best single sources of most essential nutrients, in a form, which can be directly utilized by the human body. Despite widely publicized claims and concerns, sound scientific evidence clearly substantiates lean meat consumed in moderation is not toxic and does not cause degenerative diseases. Moreover, sound scientific evidence does not exist, which indicates livestock production is a significant contributor to world hunger, environmental damage, or climate change. Consequently, humans can continue to consume and enjoy lean meats in moderation, for the foreseeable future, without the stress of worry, anxiety, guilt, or trepidation. With some basic knowledge regarding the selection, packaging, preservation, handling, cooking, carving, and presentation, their enjoyment will be maximized and their health and safety will be assured.