Beef
Per 100g 136 calories 5.1g fat. About half the fat in beef is monounsaturated fat which is similar to the heart healthy fat that
you find in olive oil. Look for organic cuts. The reason for this is these cattle are more likely to have been fed on grass and
not grain which makes the fat healthier and will contain more omega 3 which is heart friendly.
Pork
Per100g 123 calories 4g fat. Pigs tend to be intensely reared which increases the chance that pork will contain harmful chemicals.
It is more important than ever in pork to go organic.
Lamb
Per 100g 156 calories 8.3g fat. Lamb has a reputation as being unhealthy as it is a relatively fatty meat however lamb is one of
the least intensely reared animals (the complete opposite to pork) and is relatively healthy and a great treat.
Venison
Per 100g 120 calories 2.4g of fat. Tends to be wild or non intensively farmed it is therefore a very healthy choice for red meat
lovers and one of the healthiest of all.
Chicken
Per 100g 116 calories 3.2 fat minus skin. Full of iron, zinc and vitamin B12. A great choice, but make sure its organic. Chickens
are one of the most intensely farmed meats and these can be full of things, well you really don't want to know!
Turkey
Per 100g 119 calories 1g fat. Is one of the leanest meats and good source of protein. Turkey is Rich in B vitamins and zinc and
a great source of tryptophan a brain boosting nutrient. Like chicken a very healthy meat - Go organic.
Duck
Per 100g 11.2 fat. A very fatty meat containing a lot of saturated fat, but also contains a lot of health benefits to with big
doses of Iron and Zinc and B vitamins.