Rich Source Of Iron From Red Meat - Friendly Fats
Thursday, 27 March 2008 @ 08:34 PM ICT
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Friendly fats, contrary to popular belief that red meat is relatively lean and not a significant source of saturated fat or cholesterol in the diet. Lean red meat is relatively low in total fat, with a higher ratio of polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acids than previously thought. In fact, the researchers have concluded that moderate amounts of red meat, provided it's lean, may be included in diets designed to lower blood cholesterol or in heart-healthy eating plans.Tip: Go for pasture-fed beef, which is a better source of Omega 3 fats than grain-fed beef. This explains the better fatty acid ratio in Thailand red meat compared with that in other countries.
Sensible serves, with a focus in recent times on portion control, it's good to know that you can reap the benefits of the essential nutrients in red meat without the need for a massive steak overlapping the plate. Many people are surprised to hear that a serve is only around 65g-100g of cooked meat.
For good health, we recommend three to four serves of lean red meat a week. However, people are eating red meat less often than recommended.
Tip: It only takes ½ cup of lean mince to count as a serve.
Every age and stage, there's preliminary evidence that a higher protein, lower glycemic index (GI) diet that includes lean acne. It seems that many people enjoy red meat, so perhaps we should keep track of those recommended three to four serves a week. Maybe it's time to rustle up your family and make a Sunday roast?
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