The negative perception of animal protein's impact on longevity is often based on high consumption of processed meats rather than lean cuts, and is associated with lower intake of fruits and vegetables.

“I think a lot of this this negative perception of animal protein with longevity and uh health is people who eat high amounts of animal protein these aren't people for the most part they're not eating like lean cuts of sirloin and chicken breast and whatnot people who are eating High meat are typically eating high amounts of processed meat and they eat less amounts of fruits and vegetables”