If almost 10 years of writing about the meat industry has done anything for me, it’s made me more immune to the common tactics used to turn people away from eating meat. You can’t scare me about what really goes into hot dogs or chicken nuggets, because I’ve seen them made, and I know what really goes into them – the same wholesome ingredients that go into any other meat product.
How about health reports that state that even a sliver of salami can raise your blood pressure, give you diabetes and cause five kinds of cancer? Frankly, I’ve never seen a scientific study that wasn’t disputed by at least one other. In fact, the only health plan I’ve never seen questioned is the “everything in moderation” strategy, which would include a moderate serving of meat as well.