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For environmentally conscious cooks, the future of meat isn’t just about less meat—it’s also about better meat.

Ostrich is a bird, not a mammal—and that matters because CDC notes alpha-gal is NOT found in poultry, fish/seafood, or eggs. For people looking for a “red meat” experience without mammalian meat, ostrich is one of the few proteins that can genuinely deliver a steakhouse-style bite while remaining non-mammalian.

When people search for the best lean red meats for heart-healthy diets, they are usually trying to balance three priorities: nutrient density, low saturated fat, and long-term cardiovascular health.