Why no legumes, but red meat?

[joenali]

I could google, but ya know, help me out.

[wambam]

First of all, there's absolutely nothing wrong health wise with red meat. Don't even get me started on that one.

Legumes can be inflammatory for some people. So you remove them, reintroduce, and see if they are a problem for you.

[MamaMaui24]

Saw this on the app. I'm not familiar with the Whole 30 principles, but had to butt in that there actually is a link to colorectal cancer with excess red meat consumption.

The American Institute of Cancer research recommends 18 oz. or less of red meat (beef, pork, lamb) per week.

preventcancer.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=recommendations_05_red_meat

(Of course they also recommend legumes!)

[wambam]

Aug 25, 2014 5:49:44 GMT -5 MamaMaui24 said:

Saw this on the app. I'm not familiar with the Whole 30 principles, but had to butt in that there actually is a link to colorectal cancer with excess red meat consumption.

The American Institute of Cancer research recommends 18 oz. or less of red meat (beef, pork, lamb) per week.

preventcancer.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=recommendations_05_red_meat

(Of course they also recommend legumes!)

The most recent research has shown this to be false over and over again. I'm at work so I don't have time to jump down the rabbit hole, but if you are ever interested in W30, the book ISWF goes over it in detail with numerous citations.

[joenali]

I love beans. I do eat red meat, but not often.

[wambam]

Aug 25, 2014 8:19:39 GMT -5 joenali said:

I love beans. I do eat red meat, but not often.

And it very well may be that beans are not a problem for you at all. And you may choose to eat them for the rest of your life. But you'll never know if they're a problem or not unless you remove and reintroduce.

[candyland]

joenali Thanks for asking this question. I was wondering the same thing!