We know goat meat is great, but we want you to know how wonderful it is! Here’s a summary of the health benefits of goat meat – in bite size pieces!
- Goat meat has more iron and lower levels of saturated fat, calories, and cholesterol compared to beef and chicken.
- Goat meat contains vitamin B, which helps burn body fat.
- Contains selenium and chlorine in goat meat which is beneficial to prevent cancer.
The Stats
Three ounces of goat meat has about 122 calories, 0.79 grams of saturated fat and 3.2 milligrams of iron. Compare this to 179 calories, three grams of saturated fat and 2.9 milligrams of iron in beef.
We’re not “kidding” – it’s a fantastic choice for a healthy diet
Goat meat is the most popular red meat consumed worldwide and accounts for 65% of the total red meat consumed worldwide. Goat meat has essential nutrients that are important for growth and development. Those potential health benefits associated with goat meat are:
Quality proteins
The essential amino acid profile of goat meat resembles that of chicken and beef. Goat meat is lean meat, it contains all the essential amino acids without the added calories.
Health benefit: Goat meat is a rich source of proteins that aid in maintaining muscular health.
Lower in calories
The total calories associated with consuming 100 g of goat meat is 122. The identical portion of chicken has 162 calories and beef 178 calories.
Health Benefit: maintaining ideal weight
Low level of cholesterol and saturated fats
A serving of 100 grams of goat meat contains less than 1 gram of cholesterol. Goat meat has low saturated fat and high unsaturated fat values.
Health benefit: Consuming unsaturated fats increases the level of HDL (good cholesterol) in blood = healthy heart. Plus reduces the risk of developing heart disease, such as coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis.
Dietary potassium
Goat meat contains dietary potassium; 100 g of goat meat = 385 mg of potassium, which is great for maintaining ideal blood pressure.
Health benefit: Potassium also has a role in stabilising heart rhythms.
Low levels of dietary sodium
Goat meat is low in sodium content compared to chicken and beef. 100 gram of goat meat contains only 82 mg of sodium. Daily dietary intake of sodium should not exceed 2,300 mg.
Health benefit: reducing the risk of developing hypertension.
Rich source of dietary iron
Goat meat has high myoglobin content. Meats rich in myoglobin offers a higher level of dietary iron and improve blood health. There are about 3 mg of dietary iron present in 100 g of goat meat.
Health benefit – avoid anaemia
Cancer-fighters – vitamin B12 and other micronutrients
Goat meat has micronutrients, including antioxidants vitamin B12, selenium, and choline.
Health benefit – reducing the risk of developing cancers.
With so many choices on how to prepare and eat goat meat it is a must try for Australia’s dinner tables. Join thousands of people who are redefining their choices of protein and ask your butcher for a Russett. To ensure the best outcome every time, Russett Woods provides a consistent superior quality and flavour due to its dedication to high quality animal husbandry processes. Be a hero in the kitchen when you cook with Russett Woods Estate goat meat – because to be successful with this cuisine it has to be a Russett!
(Source: www.dovemed.com)
