Meat Week
All Across America, Meat Billboards Ruled The Road
()Although outdoor ads have been around since ancient Egypt, they really took off after the Interstate Highway System was born in the 1950s. And, what better way to entice the captive audience in the car than to advertise beef on a billboard?
Discussion: Meat Week And The 'Predator Diet'
Meat's role in our lives is the subject of a Morning Edition series — and conversations online.
()The Salt
Why There's Less Red Meat On Many American Plates()
June 27, 2012 Some 39 percent of Americans polled in a recent survey said they eat less meat now than they did three years ago. Health experts say that's a sign that Americans' attitudes about consuming meat are changing.
The Salt
A Nation Of Meat Eaters: See How It All Adds Up ()
June 27, 2012 Americans eat more meat than almost anyone else in the world, but habits are starting to change. This may be in part because of health and environmental concerns. We explore some of the meat trends and changes in graphs and charts.
The Salt
The Making Of Meat-Eating America()
June 26, 2012 Thanks to American wealth and ingenuity, we're a nation of meat eaters. But that's not the whole story. Over the years, we've made access to land near cities affordable to farmers, and created a cheap market for beef and chicken.
The Salt
We Evolved To Eat Meat, But How Much Is Too Much?()
June 25, 2012 Scientists agree we evolved to eat meat, but some of us may be pushing the limits of consumption. Paleo diet enthusiasts believe meals should be more like early man's, but modern doctors disagree.
The Time Traveler's Cookbook: Meat-Lover's Edition()
June 24, 2012 Want to eat like your distant ancestors? Try the gazelle tartare or the luau mammoth! You'll discover these recipes and more in our Time Traveler's Cookbook.

