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Saturday, May 30, 2009

[realfood] Re: Pork

--- In realfood@yahoogroups.com, "paidaluv" <paidaluv@...> wrote:
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> hey guys
> i had a debate w my brother recently and i need some help , what are the effects of eating Pork ?is pork healthy ,is it healthier to have beef and chicken ,?
>
> Regards
>
Actually goat hs the lowest fat/choletrol content of them all.Although i dont eat it myself i had been talking to someone the other day who raised goats.
Nutrient Goat Chicken Beef Pork Lamb
Calories 122 162 179 18.0 175
Fat (g) 2.6 6.3 7.9 8.2 8.1
Saturated Fat (g) 0.79 1.7 3.0 2.9 2.9
Protein (g) 23 25 25 25 24
Cholesterol (mg) 63.8 76.0 73.1 73.1 78.2
The nutritive value of goat meat is becoming increasingly important in the health management of people. Not only is goat meat lower in total fat and cholesterol, but it is also lower in saturated fats than traditional meats.

While nothing can replace a mouth-watering steak,No matter how good white meat can be, it will never truly satiate the craving for red meat. Buffalo, however, can. It's probably the reddest meat you'll ever see and unlike beef, it's pretty good for you.

A hunk of buffalo has far less fat than steak and buffalo are generally grass-fed, which means healthier meat. Let's compare burgers: Your typical lean hamburger (10% fat) contains about 0.32 oz (9 g) of fat. Buffalo burgers, on the other hand, contain less than half that, about 0.14 oz (4 g). Not bad for a tasty burger.

Pork chops used to be on the doctors' hit list. Today, however, pork is "the other white meat" and is a healthy alternative to red meat. And when it's eaten in reasonable quantities (8 oz), a pork chop can be quite good for you. Pork chops can be relatively lean, but they're typically not as low-fat as chicken or fish. By contrast, however, a USDA, University of Wisconsin and Maryland study found that a 3 oz (85 g) serving of pork tenderloin contains 0.105 oz (2.98 g) of fat and that the same portion of skinless chicken breast contains 0.106 oz (3.03 g) of fat.

If chops are still your thing, look for lean ones, and trim the fat before you eat them. A typical pork chop, with the fat cut off, contains about 0.3 oz (8 g) of fat. Beware, however, of cured pork, like ham and bacon; both meats may contain nitrates and nitrites as preservatives, which have been linked to cancer.

Chicken
White meat is much better for you than red -- that's a well-known fact. As such, chicken (not deep-fried) is a great alternative to red meats. It's low in fat -- without the skin -- and it's pretty tasty if it's prepared correctly. Chicken is a great source of protein and, as an added bonus, it's less expensive than beef. But remember, there's always the risk of E. coli infection when you're dealing with chicken. Be sure to cook or heat it to an internal temperature of at least 165F to kill off the bugs.
Turkey
This big bird never saw it coming. Domestic turkey is a relatively recent addition to the world's protein menu, and it's great for you. Turkey is generally a white meat (turkey breast), but it packs more flavor than chicken, and its dark meat can be downright gamy. Turkey meat is also relatively low in fat: one 4.9 oz (140 g) serving of skinless roasted turkey contains about 0.25 oz (7 g) of fat.


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