Higher intakes of red meat have been linked with a number of health problems, including type 2 diabetes. Research is showing that food processing is a key factor involved in the increase of risk. Red meat in a pure form is a good source of protein and B vitamins and has been a key part of the human diet. WHAT IS RED MEAT? Red meat is generally meat derived from farm reared mammals, such as: Pork, ham and other cuts from pigs Lamb Beef Red meat is a popular food amongst those following a paleo diet, in which food choices are guided by judging which foods would have been available to our ancient ancestors. Followers of a paleo diet will often try to seek food that is unprocessed and where the animals have been fed a natural diet. RECOMMENDED INTAKE OF RED MEAT The Department of Health advises people to consume 90g or less of red meat per day. A thin slice of pork, lamb or beef the size of half a slice of bread provides about 30g of meat. RED M...