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Nutritional Choice of the Month - April 2010: “Safe Ways to Enjoy Your Red Meat”
With spring officially upon us, it’s time to think about the wonderful cookouts, particularly what we are going to grille. Personally, I’m certainly not a vegetarian, but I do try to limit my red meat consumption. That being said, when I do indulge, I follow the advice I’ve learned from nutritionists over the years. There are specific recommendations when it comes to eating red meat and the following are a few to help you choose wisely this grilling season:
- Buy the leanest cuts including the following:
- Eye round
- Top round steak
- Top sirloin
- Trim off most of the fat prior to cooking (I leave a very small bit for flavor)
- Marinate meats prior to cooking to reduce the formation of harmful carcinogenic compounds (this is why I never order my meat well-done).
Source: IDEA Fitness Journal/Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter: Dec. ‘09
