Red meat and processed meat are not the healthiest option for your diet.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has even come out and said that red meat in its processed form could cause cancer.

Researchers have proposed a meat tax that they believe would save lives.

They believe it would prevent over 200,000 deaths annually and save $40 billion currently used on medical costs.

“Our findings make it clear that the consumption of red and processed meat has a cost – not just to people’s health and to the planet – but also to healthcare systems and the economy,” says Marco Springmann a researcher for the study.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/should-tax-on-red-meat-in-australia/10496776