What's With Red Meat? - Travis Wade Fitness

1. What's WithRed Meat? Travis WadeFitness

2. What is RedMeat? Theterm“redmeat”hasaverysimpledefinition:Fleshfroma mammal that is red when it is raw. Examples include beef, pork, lamb, venison, moose, elk, goat, andbuffalo. In gastronomy, red meat is commonly red when raw and a dark color after it is cooked, in contrast to white meat,which is pale in color before and aftercooking. 2

3. AboutMe!! I am TravisWade I’m a certified personal trainer in Edmontonof9yearsandaregisteredEMT of 14 years. I have also been a fitness fanaticandhealthnutallofmy46years. As an EMT/personal trainer, I had the opportunity to acquire freechiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopath,and other healthservices. 3

4. Benefits ofRed Meat Red meat has a high nutrient density as compared to white meat and veggies. Thismeansthatredmeatcarriesawidevarietyofnutrientsinarelativelysmall amount of food. Also, red meat is a major source of protein. It is also an important source of B vitamins, including B12, a vitamin that is not found naturally in foods of plant origin. Meat also contributes minerals and trace elements to the diet, particularly zinc andiron. Toensureahealthy,balanceddietawidevarietyoffoodsshouldbeincludedin the diet from the different food groups illustrated on the balanced plate in our resourcessection. 4

5. Cons: RedMeat Mayleadtodiabetes:Redmeatcantakeanunhealthytoll onyourbody, andtoomuchofitmayevenleadtotype-2diabetes. Could lead to heart disease and stroke: Red meat adds cholesterol and saturated fats to your diet. Not only can this increase your risk of heart diseaseandstroke,butitcanalsoleadtoweightgain,whichcontributesto high blood pressure and cardiovasculardisease. 5

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