India, July 18 -- With protein being prioritised more often, many are increasing their meat intake, one of the primary sources of raw protein. But blindly piling up your plate with any protein is not sustainable; it can harm one of the vital systems in your body- the gut health, by taking a toll on the gut microbiome. This is where understanding which meat is actually healthy and which is not helps to make a big difference. The key is being selective in what you choose.

UK-based NHS surgeon Dr Karan Rajan, who regularly shares health and nutrition tips on Instagram, posted on June 17 about the different types of meats and how they influence the gut microbiome, which is a complex community of trillions of bacteria, fungi and microbes livi...