Written by Max Lugavere on October 14, 2025. Posted in Current News A new 2025 study in Scientific Reports looked at how red meat fits within healthy versus unhealthy dietary patterns using data from over 3,600 adults in the American Gut Project. Researchers divided participants by both their Healthy Eating Index (HEI) — a 0-100 score measuring adherence to U.S. dietary guidelines — and whether they ate red meat.