These are the many kinds of meat with natural varieties which are now available in the market. Meat means meat as it is processed either by heat or by freezing. After the process meat is cleaned with the help of some additives and spices and then it is available in a clean and dry form.
Meat forms are divided into fresh, cooked and processed forms. Processed meat is directly cooked while fresh meat needs some kind of cooking. These forms are further divided into hot cooked, medium cooked, cool and rare.
All forms of meat are known for their nutritional value. They are a great sources of energy and they are rich in protein, vitamins, fat, saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, carbohydrates, and minerals.
The most commonly consumed meats are beef and pork. Growing up in a third world country I can see all the people eating bananas, pineapples, coconuts, beef, chicken, sugar cane, beans, mung beans, bananas, mangoes, papayas and nergal grains.
I have been very curious about why the Americans and other Western countries eat so much beef and pork. I have read so much about the qualities of a Western diet and I just wondered what it was that made it so unhealthy. I heard that red meat was high in cholesterol and that it was quite fatty. This was when I found out that the amount of cholesterol in Western meat is low compared to the amount in Asian and Indian foods.
For example the cholesterol level in an orange is also very low and unlike meat it doesn’t contain any saturated fats. It is a pure fruit so is pure fat free and rich in vitamin C and carbohydrates.
Why is beef and pork such antioxidants?
Antioxidants are required to the body to repair the cell damage and reduce the risk of some diseases. Damage to the body cells may lead to serious health complications such as heart disease and strokes. It is essential that the body has enough antioxidants working in it to be strong enough to handle any attack from disease.
Although meat contains plenty of protein, the iron, zinc and selenium levels in beef and pork are the highest in all of these foods. Zinc is essential for the immune system and is needed for broiling and roasting. Selenium is needed for the thyroid gland to function properly.
Meat has become so popular in the US and other countries that there are health conscious people who are selling less of meat and moving more to beans and eggs. Although there is a move away from meat, beans and eggs due to the lifestyle of people, meat is still a staple food and a major part of their diet.
The ideal diet should have a balance of foods. Years of eating one thing have made us fat and lazy. It is important to eat a little fat along with the proteins but not all the time.
Finding the right balance of foods is a gradual process. You can begin with beans and lentils or tiny pieces of fish and nuts. Over time you can have more and more meat and taste the benefits of protein.
Beans and lentils are high in protein and can be cooked in ways to make them extremely tasty. Yet, the drink you must have most is milk. Milk is rich in calcium and other micronutrients. It is also much lower in fat than other products.
If you are keeping a vegetarian diet, the next step is to phase it out. Start by eating meat only once a week. Then have only one or two meals a week of an all vegetarian diet. Yet keep the other meals simple and easy to digest. Example foods are bread, pizza, stew, hot dogs, bacon, eggs and fish.
In a month’s time, you will have eaten enough to know exactly what you need to eat. You will not be on the lookout for restaurants offering deals on the remaining food. You will not be thinking about nutrition. You will be able to see that you are already well on your way to a healthier lifestyle and a slimmer waistline.
If you are concerned about your weight, keep the carbs and fats low. This does not mean that you need to exist on bland food. You should not eat nothing but unprocessed food. However, you should not eat too much in one sitting.
The best diet is one that easily allows you to help your body burn off stored fat and fat deposits. This way, your body will gradually let you know when it is full and when it is not.
Let your body work for you. Diet is very important. Yet, this very important idea is often misunderstood. People end up eating ‘healthy’ only and often do not realize that many of the foods they eat have lots of calories and can make you gain weight.
Think about this.
