Protein Frenzy Keeps Meat in the Spotlight Amid Health Warnings

Most Americans view meat as part of a healthy diet and seek more meat due to a protein-led trend and new dietary guidelines; health experts warn that protein needs are individual and red meat carries risks like saturated fat, inflammation, and links to heart disease and some cancers, urging more plant-based or seafood protein while the meat industry defends its role and shoppers stay budget-conscious.