The Red Meat Myth
FREE DAILY DIET TIP
By Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT
Published January 30, 2011
Ditch the red meat and other animal products – they’re high in saturated fat. At least that’s what some experts say. But is there truth to this belief? Not exactly!
The terms “saturated fat” and “animal fat” are used interchangeably by the media and even health professionals, but they’re quite different! Yes, excessive intake of saturated fats is bad for your heart, but half of the fat in red meat is unsaturated – a fact that most anti-beef advocates fail to realize.
Actually, the most common saturate found in beef and dairy products is stearic acid, which may help to reduce plasma and liver cholesterol by reducing intestinal cholesterol absorption. Stearic acid intake also helps to prevent arterial clotting and the formation of fatty deposits within the arteries. So don’t let the hype deter you from enjoying a tender, flavorful cut of beef on occasion.
To your body transformation success,
Joel Marion
MY THOUGHTS
that's good news. beef is actually good for us. the bad news - cross out canned, corned beef from your grocery list.
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