We eat an average of one kilo of meat per week. Roughly, three times more than what the official dietary guidelines recommend (350 grams). What is the good news? Meat is a good source of protein and various vitamins and minerals. What is the bad news? There is a proven correlation between certain cancers and a high intake of processed meat. Meat production is also bad for the climate. For more information, watch this “Explainer” video from DR.