red meat
noun
1
: meat (such as beef) that is red when raw
2
: something substantial that can satisfy a basic need or appetite
… hungry for the red meat of passionate partisanship …—
William Safire
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Try replacing red meat with beans at one meal weekly.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
The administration’s hearty endorsement of animal protein sources surprised many health groups, as a diet rich in red meat is strongly associated with poorer cardiovascular health.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The tick, while not a carrier of Lyme disease, is known for its unusual ability to make some people develop a red meat allergy.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Morels can be added to all sorts of meals, such as pasta, pizza, red meat and soup, or can be frozen or dehydrated for other use.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
The administration’s hearty endorsement of animal protein sources surprised many health groups, as a diet rich in red meat is strongly associated with poorer cardiovascular health.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The tick, while not a carrier of Lyme disease, is known for its unusual ability to make some people develop a red meat allergy.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Morels can be added to all sorts of meals, such as pasta, pizza, red meat and soup, or can be frozen or dehydrated for other use.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Red meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20meat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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