Contrary to what the growing “meatless” trends say, meat is NOT a cheat meal. Meat is not an indulgence but a necessary part of a diet. It does things that other "meat substitutes” can't. Here are the top 7 reasons to eat meat in your 2023 diet. (Lab-grown meat is a growing trend this year, but it's more inhumane than you can imagine. Learn more about why real meat grown in fields is still better for animals and you here)
1. MEAT IS A COMPLETE PROTEIN
A complete protein is one that has all the Amino Acids your body needs. Meat, poultry, and seafood are complete proteins that give you the amino acids you need to break down food, build muscle, boost your immune system, and so much more. Incomplete proteins like seeds, nuts, and vegetables do not give you all the building blocks of health that meat can, and meat does it in such a delicious way too.
2. MEAT HELPS WITH WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Research shows that eating protein-rich foods can help you maintain a healthy body weight by making you feel full for longer. It stops you from craving to eat more and filling up on excess calories that can contribute to weight gain. Lean meat and poultry have also been shown to promote long-term weight loss better than other diets. (NEJM)
3. MEAT IS IRON RICH
Meat, poultry, and fish contain heme iron. Heme iron is the best form of iron we can get because the body absorbs heme iron better than non-heme iron found in plant foods such as vegetables. Heme iron can help to prevent anemia and even help the body absorb non-heme iron better, which means eating meat helps us get the most out of vegetables. (NIH)
4. MEAT STRENGTHENS MUSCLES
High-quality cuts of meat and poultry have been shown to aid in building muscle, maintaining it, and preventing muscle loss as we age more effectively than other protein foods. (SD)
5. MEAT AIDS BRAIN FUNCTION
Animal products like meat are one of the richest natural sources of vitamin B12, which promotes brain development in children and helps everyone’s nervous system function properly. In societies where meat is not eaten regularly due to socioeconomic conditions and lack of availability, vitamin B12 deficiencies are much more prevalent. (NLM)
6. MEAT IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART
The sentence you thought you’d never hear, but recent studies have shown that substituting lean red meat for some of the carbohydrates in your diet can help lower blood pressure and aid overall heart health - especially in people struggling with hypertension. (Oxford AJCN)
7. MEAT TASTES GOOD (Especially when it’s free)
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