Steak is GOOD for you..

Red meat is a rich source of iron; better yet, it’s a rich source of the most easily absorbed iron: heme iron.   Heme iron is very readily and easily absorbed.   Contrasted with red meat plant sources of iron, like lentils, offer non-heme iron which is poorly absorbed.   Iron is critical to health because, when properly absorbed, it assists the blood’s hemoglobin in carrying oxygen to the body’s cells.   Low iron may lead to fatigue, headaches and dizziness.   Women of child-bearing age, infants and children are most likely to be deficient due to their increased level of need for iron. Red meat should be considered especially important for women–particularly during and after menstruation when the loss of blood brings down iron levels.

Red meat is an easy source of complete protein.   Protein is essential to the human diet not only because it provides energy, but also because it is critical to the growth and repair of cells.   Every cell in the human body contains protein including the antibody cells of the immune system which protect the body against pathogens.   Red meat is an easy to prepare complete protein containing the full spectrum of amino acids.

The mineral zinc plays an important role in human health.   It is essential for immune system function and can combat the effects of premature aging due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Red meat is a potent source of B vitamins, particularly vitamin B12.   These nutrients are concentrated in the organ meats--particularly, the liver.   B vitamins are essential to cognitive and emotional function.