red meat
noun
1
: meat (such as beef) that is red when raw
2
: something substantial that can satisfy a basic need or appetite
… hungry for the red meat of passionate partisanship …—
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The tick, while not a carrier of Lyme disease, is known for its unusual ability to make some people develop a red meat allergy.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The study categorized red meat (beef and pork) and poultry (chicken and turkey) as unprocessed and identified deli meats, bacon, and sausage as processed.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
These include coconut oil, red meat, whole milk and cheese.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
Dai-Keller’s household limits red meat to no more than twice weekly.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The study categorized red meat (beef and pork) and poultry (chicken and turkey) as unprocessed and identified deli meats, bacon, and sausage as processed.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
These include coconut oil, red meat, whole milk and cheese.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
Dai-Keller’s household limits red meat to no more than twice weekly.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Red meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20meat. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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