India, Dec. 25 -- Red meat is one of the most popular food groups among non-vegetarians across the globe. However, it also happens to be among the most vilified in India when the conversation shifts to health benefits.

It is commonplace to hear that a person has permanently given up on eating red meat in favour of chicken to take better care of their health. But the fear is not backed by science, claimed Dr Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, with more than 10 years of experience.

Taking to Instagram on 24 December, Dr Vatsya stated that the notion of red meat triggering heart attacks "is one of the biggest myths" in the country.

Red meat is a nutrient-dense food source that pro...