How can the FM be so irresponsible as to call SA beef "a healthy menu option" (Innovations April 1)? It is common knowledge that the saturated fat in red meat is the biggest contributor to high blood cholesterol which, in turn, is the largest risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Karan Beef should be ashamed that "10% of beef consumers shifted from medium beef consumption (once a week) to heavy consumption (three times)" after their R8,5m ad campaign.
Nutritionists not in anyone's pocket will tell you the recommended amount of beef in a healthy diet is zero.
