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Red Meat Nutrition

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Today's lean beef supplies 14 essential nutrients. Beef is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc. It is also high in iron, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and phosphorus. Beef is also a source of magnesium, potassium and vitamin D. When it comes to fat, lean beef compares favourably to chicken and fish.About half of the total fat in beef is in the form of monounsaturated fatty acids. And about 30% of the saturated fatty acids in beef are in the form of stearic acid which does not raise LDL blood cholesterol.

BEEF'S NUTRIENTS

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Terrific Tacos Recipe

• 250g lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 5ml chili powder
• 5ml hot pepper sauce
• 25ml tomato paste
• 1 pkg Taco shells.

1. Assemble all ingredients and equipments.
2. In the frying pan, brown the meat and garlic cloves over medium heat. Drain off all the excess fat.
3. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes
4. Stir in tomato, chili powder, hot pepper sauce and tomato paste. Mix well. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Arrange taco shells on cookie sheet. Warm in 160C oven for 5 minutes.
6. Remove tacos from oven. Fill each with taco m

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BEEF QUIZ

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Question 1

The quality of protein in meat is higher than the quality of protein in plants

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The quality of protein refers to the protein that provides the body with all the essential amino acids it needs to function. Amino acids are the building blocks your body needs to keep working. Animal protein is the highest quality of protein. Animal proteins come from not just red meat but also milk, cheese, eggs, fish, and poultry. Animal protein is easier than plant proteins for our bodies to digest and use.

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Question 2

Your body absorbs more iron from 120g of beef or pork than from a whole bag of spinach.

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Meat contains “heme” or “ferrous iron, which is more easily absorbed into the body than plant based iron. The amino acids in meat also help your body digest iron from other sources in your diet like fruits and veggies.

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Question 3

If you want to develop large muscles or improve your athletic performance, you should eat more red meat protein per day.

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While meat provides protein which is essential to our bodies because it helps to build and repair body tissues and keep us healthy, it will NOT give you improved athletic ability. The key to improved athletic ability is regular exercise, practice, and a well balanced diet!

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Question 4

A T-Bone steak is more nutritious than a blade steak.

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A 90g serving of any cut of beef will give you the same nutrient content, regardless of the price. The items may vary in their fat content depending on carcass location, but your basic nutrient value stays the same,

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Question 5

If you are on a diet to lose weight, you should not eat meat.

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On a low calorie diet it is important to eat foods that are nutrient rich-like meat. For a moderate number of meat calories you get a high amount of essential nutrition.

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Question 6

Pork is the leading dietary source of thiamine.

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A 90gram serving of pork provides an adult male with 55% of his recommended intake of daily thiamine and a female with 74%. Thiamine is necessary for our bodies to convert carbohydrates into energy for the bodies use, and it helps our nervous system function normally.

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Question 7

Canada has one of the healthiest cattle herds and most wholesome beef product in the word.

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Canada has one of the healthiest national cattle herds and one of the most wholesome beef products in the world. The production of high quality beef begins the way it has for more than a century in Canada – with the raising of calves alongside mother cows on pastures and grasslands. There is no better method for getting beef cattle off to a good start than fresh air, clean water and the individual attention a mother cow provides her calf.

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