MEAT

RED MEAT is red when raw and dark in color when cooked in contrast to white meat which is pale in color before and after cooking and dark meat which is dark when cooked.  Red meats are red or dark when raw when cooked, they are not white. This redness is due to the myoglobin concentration present on these meats. While the types of red meats are mostly related mammals, there are certain fowl meats like that of the breasts of ducks and geese that are also considered red or dark white. Pork meats on the other hand, are getting leaner and whiter in color that some cuts of not considered types of red meats anymore. Generally speaking though pork still falls under the category of reds. The types of red meats include. beef' pork’ lamb’ veal’ sheep’ horse’ duck’ goose. Some red meats are high in saturated fat, which raises blood cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol increase the risk of heart disease. The meat industry contends there is no link between red meat, processed meats and cancer and says that lean red meat fits into a heart-healthy diet. The United States is the largest producer of beef in the world. This red meat provides protein and a number of vitamins and minerals. you should consume no more than 6 ounces per day of meat' poultry or fish' and opt for the leaner cuts recommends the American Heart Association. Beef' pork' poultry and other meats are an important part of a balanced diet. Meat is rich in protein in addition to providing high levels of iron and vitamin B. Even though moderate meat consumption is good for you limit your intake to avoid consuming too much fat and calories. The American Institute for Cancer Research suggests avoiding processed meat and limiting red meat to no more than 19 ounces per week. Based on a 3 ounce serving these weekly recommendations translate into eating three four or 6 servings weekly. Good Reasons to Not Eat Beef. Rewarding yourself with a steak after a stressful day at work can be detrimental to your health. Beef contains harmful fats that throw your cholesterol levels out of whack increasing your risk of developing heart disease. A juicy hamburger or thick steak is a favorite for many meat eaters but each can be high in fat and calories. This can lead to an unhealthy consumption of saturated fat opting for leaner choices allows beef when eaten in moderation to have a place in your healthy eating plan. When we kill animals to eat them they end up killing us because their flesh which contains cholesterol and saturated fat was never intended for human beings who are natural herbivores. Most of us are behavioral omnivores that is we eat meat that defines us as omnivorous. Red meat like beef bison and lamb provides good quality protein and is also rich in nutrients such as energy supplying iron zinc and vitamin B and immunity supporting selenium. It also harbors saturated fat. Red meat is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. It is loaded with vitamins' minerals' antioxidants and various other nutrients that can have profound effects on health. A 100 gram 3.6 ounces portion of raw ground beef 11% fat contains 3 Vitamin B Niacin 26% of the RDA. Different types of meat red meat beef' lamb’ goat’ bison’ etc. poultry chicken and turkey pork and seafood. These types of meat differ significantly in their nutrient quality and especially in the quality of the fats they contain. Red meat to your diet one or two times a week can help you consume the amount of iron your body needs for your red blood cells to transport enough oxygen to all the other parts of your body. red meat contains B for a healthy nervous system and B-6 for a strong immune system.