A crossover trial in healthy young adults found that both lean chicken and beef diets reduced gut microbial richness, but ...

The bottom line is that red meat can still be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, if not eaten in excess. Where possible, opt for unprocessed or lean cuts and try to grill less and roast more.

Beef jerky is a processed lean red meat. It also can come in numerous seasonings and sauces for a unique flavor. ©Jiri Hera/Shutterstock.com© Jiri Hera/Shutterstock.com ...