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If you or someone you know is a red meat lover who’s looking to eat healthier, game meats are a great alternative. The below meats will satisfy that red meat craving, but are lower in cholesterol and fat. Many are also higher in heart-healthy iron. Closest to Beef – You Might Just Fool Them: Ostrich Meat Differences: Despite tasting mostly like beef, ostrich does have a slightly smoky, sweet element to its flavor. Though it can be substituted for beef, do keep in mind that ostrich cooks very quickly because it’s so lean. Health Benefits: Less fat, cholesterol and calories than skinless chicken or turkey…plus more iron! Bison Meat Differences: Very beef-like flavor with a slight sweetness. Cooks faster due to lower fat content. Health Benefits: Higher protein than beef, so you’ll stay full longer, reducing snacking. Bison meat is lower in cholesterol than skinless chicken and has a third less fat than similar cuts of beef. It is also higher in heart-healthy iron than beef. Try Something Different – Beefy, Yet Exotic: Kangaroo Meat Differences: Kangaroo Meat’s flavor is beefy but with a noticeable smoky flavor. Its texture is a little bit softer than conventional beef. It cooks quickly because it’s lean. Health Benefits: Kangaroo meat contains more protein than lamb, beef, pork or chicken. Lower fat & cholesterol than lamb & beef. It is the highest known source of natural Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). Kangaroo meat is also high in iron & zinc. Yak Meat Llama Meat Just Can’t Give Up Beef? – Go Grassfed! Grass-fed Beef Differences: Grass-fed beef cooks faster than conventional, grain-fed beef. It also has a cleaner, less buttery flavor. Health Benefits: Compared to conventional beef, grass-fed beef is lower in saturated fat and higher in vitamins A & E as well as healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Post your comment here:One Response to “What are some healthy beef alternatives?” |
Wow, I could never of thought of Yak meat as a beef alternative.
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February 5th, 2020 at 7:15 amJon