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Disadvantages Of Red Meat

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From the above images it is clear that beef is high in protein which contain essential amino acids in which we cannot produce and need to get from our diet, protein is needed for growth maintenance, repair of the body and can also provide some energy. On average red meat 20-24g protein per 100g raw and when cooked meats contain 27-35g per 100g cooked. In the pictures of the packet of mince we see there is 19g protein per 100g. The protein content of the meat increases because when meat is cooked the water content decreases and the nutrients become more concentrated. Typical cuts of beef normally contain between 4-10g of fat per 100kg. In the product above there is 4.8g of fat per 100g of the packet. A food is defined as high in saturated fat if it contains g or more saturated fat per 100g. …show more content…

Red meat contains a number of minerals such essential minerals and trace elements. The main essential minerals found in red meat is high in iron, this important for haemoglobin formation in red bloods cells. The immune system is also helped by iron and is also need for normal energy metabolism. Zinc is the most known trace element found in red meat which helps heal wounds and is also used in growth of body cells, fertility and to support the immune system. In red meat zinc is a great source. In other minerals that are useful from eating red meat include magnesium, cobalt, and phosphorus, these are all needed for healthy bodily functions. With red meat a number of B vitamins can found these are important for one’s health. They are used to release energy from food and also improve the health of blood and nervous system. (Meatandhealth.redmeatinfo.com,

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