10 Myths About Red Meat — Busted by a Family Who Raises It the Right Way 🥩

At McBee Meat Company, we’ve heard just about every myth there is about red meat. As a family-owned and operated farm that raises, processes, and ships premium beef and pork directly to your doorstep, we’re here to set the record straight. Here are 10 of the biggest red meat myths — and the truth behind them:

1. Red Meat Is Unhealthy ❌
Truth: When it’s raised naturally and ethically like ours, red meat is loaded with essential nutrients like iron, zinc, B12, and protein. The problem isn’t meat — it’s how it’s raised and processed. 🥩💪

2. All Red Meat Is the Same ❓
Truth: There is a massive difference between factory-farmed beef and pasture-raised, hormone-free beef like ours. You can taste (and feel) the difference. 😋

3. Red Meat Causes Heart Disease ❤️🩹
Truth: New research is challenging this outdated claim, especially when the meat comes from healthy, well-raised animals. It’s processed foods and poor diets that are the real culprits. 🍽️

4. Red Meat Is Bad for the Environment 🌎
Truth: Ethical, regenerative farming practices like ours actually help build soil health, support biodiversity, and contribute to carbon sequestration. 🌱🌾

5. Meat Needs to Be "Lean" to Be Healthy 🥩
Truth: Healthy fats from pasture-raised beef are full of nutrients like omega-3s and CLA. Fat is not the enemy — poor-quality meat is. 💪

6. Plant-Based Is Always Healthier 🌿
Truth: Not necessarily. Many plant-based alternatives are highly processed and full of additives. Whole cuts of clean, well-raised meat are a better choice for many people. 🌱❌

7. Grocery Store Beef Is Just as Good 🛒
Truth: Most grocery store beef is shipped from factory farms and can contain hormones, antibiotics, and meat from multiple animals or even countries. Ours comes from a single animal, raised by us. 👨👩👦

8. Red Meat Is Full of Hormones and Antibiotics 💉
Truth: Not at McBee. Our beef is 100% free of added hormones, GMOs, and antibiotics. Period. 🚫

9. Cooking Red Meat Is Complicated 🍳
Truth: All it takes is some salt, pepper, and high heat to make an incredible steak. Check out our steak guide for tips! 🔥

10. Red Meat Should Be Avoided on a Diet 🍖
Truth: Red meat is actually one of the most satiating foods, meaning it keeps you full longer and helps build lean muscle — ideal for any fitness plan. 🏋️♀️

We’re not just busting myths. We’re changing the way families eat by providing trustworthy, top-quality meat straight from our family to yours. 🙌

Taste the difference farm-raised makes. Shop McBee Meat Co now! 🛒