| Man is used to eating meat it has been | | | | Per 100g 120 calories 2.4g of fat |
| part of our diets for centuries, however | | | | Tends to be wild or non intensively |
| in recent years many nutrionists have | | | | farmed it is therefore a very healthy |
| warned us about the dangers of meat. | | | | choice for red meat lovers and one of |
| This article will separate the hype form | | | | the healthiest of all. |
| the reality of eating meat. | | | | Bacon Per 100g 215 calories 16.5g of fat |
| Let's look at which meat is the best to | | | | Just like ham very high in salt and |
| eat and what meat should be avoided and | | | | preservatives that are the subject of |
| some of the Conclusions may surprise | | | | cancer scares. Like ham only indulge |
| you! | | | | occasionally. |
| Beef | | | | Chicken |
| Per 100g 136 calories 5.1g fat | | | | Per 100g 116 calories 3.2 fat minus skin |
| About half the fat in beef is | | | | Full of iron, zinc and vitamin B12 a |
| monounsaturated fat which is similar to | | | | great choice, but make sure its organic |
| the heart healthy fat that you find in | | | | chickens are one of the most intensely |
| olive oil. | | | | farmed meats and these can be full of |
| Look for organic cuts. The reason for | | | | things, well you really don't want to |
| this is these cattle are more likely to | | | | know! |
| have been fed on grass and not grain | | | | Turkey |
| which makes the fat healthier and will | | | | Per 100g 119 calories 1g fat |
| contain more omega 3 which is heart | | | | Is one of the leanest meats and good |
| friendly. | | | | source of protein. Turkey is Rich in B |
| Pork | | | | vitamins and zinc and a great source of |
| Per100g 123 calories 4g fat | | | | tryptophan a brain boosting nutrient. |
| Pigs tend to be intensely reared which | | | | Like chicken a very healthy meat – |
| increases the chance that pork will | | | | Go organic. |
| contain harmful chemicals. It is more | | | | Duck |
| important than ever in pork to go | | | | Per 100g 11.2 fat |
| organic. | | | | A very fatty meat containing a lot of |
| Lamb | | | | saturated fat, but also contains a lot |
| Per 100g 156 calories 8.3g fat | | | | of health benefits to with big doses of |
| Lab has a reputation as being unhealthy | | | | Iron and Zinc and B vitamins. |
| as it is a relatively fatty meat however | | | | As you can see there are several |
| lamb is one of the least intensely | | | | excellent healthy meats with turkey |
| reared animals (the complete opposite to | | | | being the best all round choice. All of |
| pork) and is relatively healthy and a | | | | the meats above can be eaten regularly |
| great treat. | | | | with the exception of bacon and ham and |
| Ham | | | | beef is not as bad for as many |
| Per 100g 107 calories 3.3g of fat | | | | nutritionists claim 0 In fact its good |
| Packaged ham can contain up to 37% water | | | | for you! |
| and have high doses of salt and even | | | | Man is a carnivore and many of the |
| flavourings. Ham really is a meat that | | | | problems and health scares to do with |
| should only been eaten in moderation | | | | meat are created by man, but if you go |
| because of this. | | | | organic you can enjoy meat anytime and |
| Venison | | | | be healthy and happy – Enjoy! |