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Consumption of red meat can bring health benefits

07/16/2014

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Barbecue is released, but in moderation and avoiding fats. Photo: Reproduction of the internet 

Ministry of Health recommends portion of 100 grams per day for adults. Ideal for meat consumption are those that have lower amounts of fat

Eating or not eating red meat, that is the question. For those who can not resist a juicy steak, but is concerned about the health, conflicting information ends up leaving questions about the consumption of this food.

According to the crew of the General Coordination on Food and Nutrition of the Ministry of Health (CGAN / DAB / SAS), consumed correctly, red meat is beneficial to health.

The Food Guide for the Brazilian Population, prepared by the Ministry of Health, recommended for an adult, the daily consumption of a serving of meat per day. This equates to a steak approximately 100 grams. Ideally, selected for meat consumption are those with less fat. An important guideline is the removal of all visible fat from meat before preparation.

Source of iron with a high rate of absorption and utilization in the body, this food is essential for the healthy growth of children and also for women of childbearing age, especially during pregnancy. In addition, red meat is rich in vitamin that only one animal food is capable of providing us: B12, which participates in the formation of red blood cells and the metabolism of fatty acids, essential for memory and to use iron. That is, vitamin B12 deficiency leads to anemia and neurological damage.

"I love red meat. If given the chance, eat barbecue several times. Avoid the fatter foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol cuts, to ensure the health of my family. My son, a year and six months, much like ground beef. We offer red meat options for it three times a week, "says the technical advisor to the International Office of Health Affairs (Aisa), Jorge Ramalho. For children the meat must be introduced from six months old, slowly and gradually, until you get to feed the family.


Source: Fluminense

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