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Healthy Tips To Cook Red Meat

Red meat is consumed by a small ratio of people in India. This type of meat which comprises of mutton, beef and pork also includes processed meat like sausages and bacon. Though, red meat is a good source of protein, iron, vitamin B and zinc, the way this type of meat in processed and cooked under certain conditions will only lead to a number of health problems. Therefore, according to experts, it is said that limiting the intake of red meat is better in a way to stay healthy. To consume this delicious ingredient, there are certain healthy tips to cook red meat.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RED MEAT!

Red meat which is known to lead one to multiple health problems related to cholesterol, heart diseases etc have got many people avoid to indulge in it. To cook red meat, there are certain ways and tips to follow to help you live and stay healthy. It is said that red meat contains a large amount of saturated fat and cholesterol, which is the lead to different types of heart diseases. Cooking red meat and consumption on a daily basis will also increase a man's risk of prostate cancer. The sodium which is present in red mean can also raise blood pressure which thus leads to a stroke and heart related problems.

It is best to limit your intake of this ingredient and know how to cook it well by following these healthy tips to cook red meat, mentioned below:

Leaner Cuts

Leaner Cuts

When you are cooking red meat, one of the tips to keep in mind is to always opt for leaner cuts of the meats. The leaner cut has the proteins and less amount of saturated fats.

Remove The Fat

Remove The Fat

The fat of red meat is the one which leads to all the health problems. One of the healthy tips to cook red meat is to trim the excessive fat before cooking.

Defrost It

Defrost It

Before cooking red meat you should learn to defrost the meat to room temperature. When you defrost the meat and then cook it, the inside of the meat is cooked well too. If you fail to defrost the meat and cook it as it is, you will be eating uncooked on the inside.

Best To Grill

Best To Grill

It is said that the most healthy tip to cook red meat is to grill it. By grilling it you are removing the excess fat and the meat is under a lot of steam to cook well. By grilling, there is no room for you consuming uncooked meat.

To Bake

To Bake

One of the ways to cook red meat is to also bake it after you have boiled it for more than half an hour. Baking meat is a safer option for those who are on a weight loss program.

Slow Cooking

Slow Cooking

The other way to cook red meat is by following the art of 'slow cooking'. The most healthy tip to cooking red meat is cooked when it is at low temperatures. It will take a lot of time, but you are sure to eat cooked meat.

Other Versions

Other Versions

Those who love to consume red meat daily, should go in for options like kheema or mince. This form of consuming red meat is better as it includes meat without saturated fat.

Natural Oil

Natural Oil

It is best to add natural oil to the meat when you are cooking it. The natural oil minimises the fat content in the meat to a certain level. Natural oils are best to cook meat since they do not line the intestine with a fatty tissue.

Story first published: Friday, June 20, 2014, 18:02 [IST]
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