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by toomuchtodo 3798 days ago
Go easy on the red meat; research is starting to show it can cause colon cancer in certain quantities. Use whey or soy protein for some (not all) of your protein macros.

https://www.pcrm.org/health/cancer-resources/diet-cancer/typ...

http://www.health.harvard.edu/family_health_guide/red-meat-a...

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0309174014...

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/red-meat.aspx

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I hardly eat any red meat. It's expensive, and there just isn't enough fat in it. Pork, fowl, and fish are more than enough options for hitting a protein target.
Do you like eggs? They're a fantastic protein source! Also, fish (I see you mentioned that) is helpful for omega-3 intake.
Ah, I forgot about eggs. Not sure how though; I eat at least one every day. They're so versatile, and they literally have all of the nutrients required to build a functional chicken. Nutrient density is an underrated metric.
Or, get your omega-3 from plant sources like flax and chia seed, and avoid eating fat-soluble industrial pollutants, like mercury and lead, found in fish.