Flesh: Myth of Strength (II)

1999/03/01 Lorenzo, Arantza | Uranga, Ane Miren Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Dietetika/Elikagaiak

The table below shows the meats we eat most and some of its characteristics. These data refer to animals less than a year of age, since as they age, animals have less water and more fat and calories. Persistence of proteins. It does not vary according to age.

As discussed at the beginning, animal feeding also has something to do with. For example, the meat of animals fed exclusively with milk is whiter and has hardly any iron. Instead, those who grow in grass and feed on grass, have a more reddish meat and are richer in iron. On the other hand, animals that perform some physical activity are usually much more muscular than those that are stopped all day. That is why hunting pieces have less fat and more proteins.

Miscellaneous several doubts

To the thread of what can be deduced from the information of the board, there are some doubts that you have to clarify about meat. On the one hand, most place turkey like chicken, but if we look at the table, it is clear that turkey has much more fat.

On the other hand, although we do not appreciate the horse enough, our French neighbors enjoy it. To take into account in the future, for its high content in proteins and minerals and for its low fat content. Third, it is worth highlighting the presence of pork in meat, since we all know that it is rich in fat. But that doesn't mean we have to completely discard, because if we limit the consumption of pork once a week or two to one, we won't have problems.

Finally, we will mention the cavities. They belong to this group: liver, heart, lungs, tongue, kidneys, marrow, calluses, ends... All of them have an overflowed cholesterol, with a high content of uric acid. Therefore, be careful with these foods, it is recommended to eat maximum once a month.

Therefore, seeing the slice or rib in front of you can know who was its former owner, how he lived, what he ate and what age he was, but with care. If you take a long time to bring all this to an end, it will cool you, and that does not suit. Happy!

Food (100 g)kcalProteins (g)Fats (g)Iron (mg)Zinc (mg)Cholesterol (mg)Beef (beef fillet)181191133,570Chicken 12120,5411,187Turkey 223102,5293Broiler of pigs (chops)311,27329,4178Rib