Here are some tips for easing back in.
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| | | I recently started eating red meat again after a multi-year hiatus. As I'm prone to do, I jumped in headfirst and immediately realized my stomach was not ready for certain types of meat (looking at you, steak). | | To help you avoid a similar tummy ache, our trusty registered dietitian, Kirsten Seele, is here with some tips for reintroducing meat gently. | | | | | | | Eat up (slowly),
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
September 25, 2025 • 2.5 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | How would I go about reintroducing meat into my rotation after years of not eating it? | | | A: | Reintroducing meat back into your diet after not having it for a long time may sound scary, since you don't know how your body will respond.
There's no formal process for the reintroduction. My two main recommendations are to start slowly and choose leaner options first.
Starting slowly can help your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and digestive enzymes adapt to breaking down animal protein again. You may add a small portion of meat to your meals a few times a week. If that doesn't cause any symptoms, you may increase consumption to once a day. If you notice any discomfort, that may be a sign to take a step back and eat meat less frequently, and eat smaller portions.
Starting with lean proteins first can help avoid overwhelming your GI tract with too much fat, which could cause some uncomfortable side effects. Lean options include: - chicken
- pork loin
- beef (90% lean ground beef)
- white fish
- eggs
If anything more than an upset stomach occurs, it could be a good idea to speak with a healthcare professional | | | | | Kirsten Seele, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🍴 Crohn's disease diet and nutrition guidelines. While there's no cure-all diet for Crohn's, eating and avoiding certain foods may help prevent flare-ups. | | 🤔 Do any fad diets actually work? Yes, but there are some you should definitely avoid. | | 🧪 What level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) indicates cancer? Here's what you need to know. | | ⚪ A trick for managing insomnia. Could this simple tool help you sleep better? | | | |   | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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