Health Benefits Of Red Meat

For many women, red meat is something that is often avoided. Either you just don’t really like the taste of it or you are worried that it’ll cause fat gain and opt for a leaner source of protein instead such as chicken or fish.

While it is true that red meat does contain more fat and calories, if you choose the proper form of red meat, you will get healthy fats such as CLA, which can actually assist with the fat-burning process.

Furthermore, red meat has other important characteristics that make it very critical for women to consume, so that’s yet another reason to consider getting it in.

Let’s go over the main benefits of red meat that you should know about.

 

Did You Know?

When selecting your red meat, you want to make sure that you opt for red meat that is grass fed and organic. Much of the red meat that you find in your diet plan is actually grain fed, which is something that you must stay away from.

Grass fed red meat is going to have a higher total content of omega 3 fats along with the other nutrients found in red meat, which we’ll discuss below.

In addition to that, going organic with your red meat selection helps you increase the overall nutrient quality and decrease the amount of cholesterol found in it.

Choose wisely for the best cut!

 

Star Nutrients

The primary nutrients that you will take in with red meat include vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, choline, pantothenic acid, iron, potassium, and vitamin B2.

In addition to that, you’ll also take in a high dose of protein with virtually no carbohydrates, so it’s a great way to help you meet your protein needs faster.

 

How Red Meat Helps You Lose Weight

So how can eating red meat help you lose weight? First, it’s going to help to ensure that you are getting enough iron in your day. This is critically important for women as you will lose some iron each month with your menstrual cycle, so eating red meat will help you replace this and ensure you aren’t putting yourself at risk for iron-deficiency anemia.

Women who experience this condition are going to start feeling more fatigued on a daily basis and may struggle to get through their workout protocol.

Furthermore, red meat is also going to help out with energy generation itself due to the vitamin B12 and B6 content.

Red meat contains CLA fats, as noted above, which are especially helpful for regulating the fat oxidation taking place in your body and ensuring that you are burning up fat as rapidly as possible.

Finally, red meat is also perfect for assisting with the repair and rebuilding of lean muscle mass tissue as well.

All in all, you will notice a faster recovery, more energy, and a leaner body by including lean red meat into your diet plan.

What’s your favorite cut of red meat? How do you like it cooked? Please share your experiences in the comments below 🙂

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