health and nutritional benefits of consuming wild game

1. Health and Nutritional Benefits of Consuming Wild Game By Will Kerns, Dan Jenkins and David Johnson

3. Nutritional Comparison of Domestic and Game Meat

4. Notice The Significantly Higher Level Of Poly- unsaturated Fat As Compared To Beef

5. Bison Is A Tasty And Healthy Beef Substitute Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature. (Bad) Polyunsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature. (Good) Game meat has another important benefit for the heart healthy. It is high In EPA. EPA is a Eicosapentaenoic Acid. It has been proven in laboratory rats to reduce and correct the effects of a high cholesterol diet. EPA is thought to reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis which is one of the major risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Wild game meat is a natural source of EPA.

6. Elk And Bison Are Loaded With Vitamins And Minerals For The Nutritionally Minded. Bison is listed as one of the five best and most healthful foods for women due to its high iron and low fat content. Bison has less fat and less cholesterol than skinless chicken, and is low in other fats. Elk meat is low in Sodium. It is a good source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus. Also a very good source of Protein, Vitamin B12, and Zinc. Source: North Dakota State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

7. Bison Are A Great Choice To Raise On The Farm Bison are much easier on natural grass lands. Grasslands replenish much faster than with beef or Lamb grazing.

8. Replacement Value Chart The replacement of a serving of beef with a serving of moose would have the positive effect of 30.9% more of the good polyunsaturated fat, 21.3% less monounsaturated fat, and 9.7% less of the bad saturated fat per serving. The replacement of a serving of beef with a serving of elk would gave the positive effect of 16.7% more of the good polyunsaturated fat, and 18.9% less monounsaturated fat.

9. Continued Replacement Values Replacing a serving of domestic duck with a wild mallard duck would have the positive benefit of 2.25% less fat, 4% more protein and 28 fewer calories per serving. Replacing a serving of lamb with a serving of buffalo would have the positive benefit of 3.8% less fat, and 29 fewer calories per serving.

10. The Best Part Of Game Meat Is Eating It. Game meat can be very delicious when properly prepared. There Are Many Kinds Of Recipes Available in books and on-line. Game meat Is excellent on the grill. Marinating and seasonings make many different flavors possible. Barbequing is also an excellent option. Source: http://www.brokenarrowranch.com. 2008

11. Switching to Game Meat Is Not Sacrificing Taste For Health And Nutrition. Sample Recipe VENISON, ELK OR ANTELOPE WITHVEGETABLES   2 lbs. venison, elk, antelope or round steak (if you must)1/4 c. oil1/2 to 1 c. soy sauceLots of garlic, fresh or garlic salt1/4 tsp. ginger5 green onions At home, cut steaks into very thin slices against the meat's grain. I cut the meat with an angle. Place in plastic container with oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and onions. Chop broccoli (my favorite), cauliflower, celery, zucchini, whatever vegetables you like, and place in another bag. At supper time, mix 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda into meat mixture. Quickly fry vegetables, remove and quickly fry meat, adding small amounts of water to prevent sticking. Mix back in vegetables until warm. Serve with fry bread, or if at home serve with rice or noodles. Some Sample Cuts and Cooking Methods. Game meat can be cut into steaks, chops, roasts, stew meat. Game meat makes excellent jerky, sausage and pickled meats. It can be braised, pan seared, stewed, roasted or made into soups or chili.

12. The Safety of American Domestic Beef American Beef has now been banned in all European Union countries American Beef contains 6 growth hormones that European beef does not These hormones are intended to promote growth and strengthen immune systems in cows However the side effects of these hormones have never been tested long term on humans

13. Neglect is Commonplace Injuries such as this cows broken neck run rampant in feedlots

14. DOWNED BEEF There is a term in the feedlot industry called downed beef Downed beef refers to cows that are unable to walk but are still processed These downed cows are very vulnerable to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy otherwise know as Mad Cow Disease

16. How do people get mad cow disease? When one consumes the infected meat they develop human spongiform Encephalopathy The human form of Mad Cow is called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease It attacks the brain and spinal cord by eating holes in the outer surface of both C-J disease has been responsible for more than 150 deaths world wide There is no know cure for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

18. Mad Cow leads to largest Beef Recall in History A whistle-blower at Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. in Chino, Ca Told reporters of the neglect going on inside the plant A secret video was snuck in and images of downed cows being processed right under the nose of USDA inspectors led to the recall of 143 millions pounds of beef

19. Loopholes in the System like the one at Westland/Hallmark Meat Co is what makes American Beef more and more unsafe Game meat can provide a safer alternative…

20. We have heard about us, but what about the animals? At a young age cows are burned with hot irons (branding), their testicles are ripped out of their scrotums (castration), and their horns are cut or burned To reduce costs these practices they are usually done without any painkillers

21. Summary Part 1 Game meat can be readily purchased on line from reputable venders. Safety Issues No More Than Domestic Meat. Game meat can be delivered packaged in dry ice and safety vacuum sealed heavy plastic wrap. Free range game meat can be purchased USDA inspected using the same standards as domestic meat.