SC - beef vs veal in recipes

[Serian]

Robin Carroll-Mann wrote:
 
> The recipes I've seen that give a substitute for veal suggest kid, lamb, or
> mutton.  This may be because of similarity in taste, or because of
> health concerns.  Platina says that veal is healthier than beef.  Lobera
> de Avila in his health manual, cites all kinds of medical authorities, such
> as Avicenna, to prove that beef is a very unhealthy meat.


Lady Brighid,
Yes, I've seen kid/lamb as alternatives to veal as well. 
Would you please share the health manual you mentioned (full
name etc.)?

Serian
I MUST get Platina!