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Meat is defined as the edible part of a mammal. The meat industry is one of the largest in the world, and according to the USDA<\/a>, the United States is the largest beef producer.

Red meat is generally derived from cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, donkeys, buffaloes, deer, and horses<\/strong>. Red meat is a high source of proteins and other essential micronutrients and minerals such as B vitamins and iron.

In this article, I will discuss red meat, the various red meat animals, and which is the healthiest for you to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is red meat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Red meat refers to meat cut from cattle, sheep, and goats (beef, veal, lamb, mutton, and goat)<\/strong>. In general, meat in the red meat category is red before and sometimes after cooking.

Meats such as beef, venison, and lamb are red because they are high in a protein called myoglobin. This is an iron-rich protein that gives meat its red color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE: Is Red Meat Harder to Digest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritional information on red meat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Red meats provide a ton of nutrients.
For example, 4 ounces (or a 100 grams) serving of red meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n