Chewing The Cud

Wow Amanda, it's so scary to think that people who are so uneducated on the benefits of beef have that kind of power and posistion to push "factual" information in a report. Thanks for keeping the information real and hopefully because of the efforts of the beef industry, we can help the consumers know the truth!!!

Amanda,
It is such a shame that some people have disguised their ulterior motives of eliminating animal agriculture with a false front of extremely weak science. The recent cancer report tries to link cancer with the consumption of red meat, but it doesn't take a very critical eye to find the flaws in their logic. The studies they used evaluated numerous variables in people's lives, so it is impossible to determine what part of their lifestyle contributed to cancer. There is no consistent research that supports their claim about red meat and cancer. I hope everyone continues to enjoy tender, juicy steaks without regard to this biased and scientifically unsound report.

I am not in favor of telling anyone what to eat, but I do believe that people should have access to information so that they can make good choices for their health. Denying that there is a correlation between eating red meat and certain types of cancer at this point reminds me of people who continue to be POSITIVE that smoking and lung cancer have no relationhip. It is a stance based on faith and not reality.

Amanda,
I admire your effort in informing consumers that beef is a safe food. What we as producers and representatives for OUR industry need to remember is that the facts are out there and they are in our favor. There is not proof that red meat is a contributing factor of cancer. The facts state that there have been MORE than 500 studies done with up to six types of cancers and none show proven fact that red meat causes cancer. Consumers should take comfort in knowing that producers eat the same meat they do, we are confident that it is safe for that reason alone. The nutrition value is way above and beyond that of other food sources. Containing ZIP (Zinc, Iron, and complete Protein) beef is a food that not only tastes good it’s good for you.

Amanda,
Thank you for your continued efforts to provide the public with ALL of the facts about our industry. What you and many others within our industry are trying to do is provide the consumer with accurate and exhaustive information about what they're eating. Lifestyle choices, which include diet, are ultimately up to the consumer. The important thing is that the consumer makes an informed decision in their dietary choices, and not base it on weak science.

I have to say, it has been interesting to read all of the different thoughts and opinions of people on the new study relating red meat to cancer. But one thing is for sure...we need to continue to inform consumers with the facts! I find it very interesting that this new study believes people should decrease their intake of red meats where it has already been proven that many Americans are not meeting recommended servings from the meat group in the first place. This is just one small reason people should not jump conclusions when studies like this are released. Great job to everyone in their dedicated efforts towards this essential industry!