Why meat is not eaten during Lent, which days the abstinence applies and what is the religious significance within the Catholic tradition.

Many Christians observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, which begins the 40 days of Lent ahead of Easter on April 5.

Whether they’re stocking up on cottage cheese or splurging on David bars, people are curious—and excited—about protein right now. At Women’s Health, we can’t blame them. Protein is the building block ...

Red meat is a good source of nutrients like protein and iron, which support strong muscles and blood circulation. Eating too much red meat can increase your intake of saturated fat, which can increase ...

We've been hearing the advice for years now: Eat less red meat and more fresh produce. But this week's warning from the World Health Organization really set off some alarm bells. The WHO analyzed ...

The Roman Catholic Church requires its followers to practice abstinence from meat and fasting on Ash Wednesday.

How much red meat should you eat? Health authorities have long encouraged Americans to limit their consumption of fatty cuts of red meat, warning that eating more than three to four servings a week ...