Food Nutrition in Beef
Beef can supply most of our
nutritional needs, except for dietary fiber, although folate and Vitamin
C are present in only small amounts. Beef is an excellent source of minerals
although exact levels will vary according to the soil on which the animals
graze. Beef typically contains 15-20 percent saturated fat which is strongly
associated with adverse cardiovascular risks. Also cancer of the colon
and prostate is associated with diets high in red meat. Lastly, European
beef has been involved in numerous cases of BSE ('Mad Cow Disease') which
has been linked to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) in humans.
Energy in Beef
Lean beef contains about
170 calories per 100 grams.
Nutrients in Beef
Beef is high in protein,
contains no carbohydrate and has a variable fat content depending on the
cut of meat chosen.
Vitamins in Beef
Beef contains some B Vitamins,
especially Vitamin B12.
Minerals in Beef
Beef is a good source of
minerals such as heme iron, zinc, iodine, manganese, cobalt, selenium,
nickel, chromium, molybdenum, fluorine, vanadium and silicon, although
exact levels depend upon animal feed.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Beef
Beef has a very low GI value.
Most Nutritious Types of
Beef
The best way to include beef
as part of a healthy diet is to choose lean cuts (eg.lean steak, ground
steak) and to restrict serving size to no more than 3 ounces, 3 times
per week.
Nutrition in Beef Meats
Beef
Burrito
Beef Fat
Beef Flank
Beef Frankfurter
Beef Gravy
Beef Heart
Beef Jerky
Beef Kidney
Beef Liver
Beef Luncheon Meat
Beef Ribs
Beef Sausage
Beef Shank
Beef Sirloin
Beef Stew
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Suet
Beef Tenderloin
Beef Wellington
Bologna
Brisket
Chuck Beef
Chuck Beef (roast)
Corned Beef
Corned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Loaf
Cured Beef
Loin of Beef
Rib Beef
Rib Eye Beef
Round Bottom Beef
Round Eye Beef
Round Tip Beef
Tripe
Steak
Cheese
Steak
Filet Mignon
Fillet Steak
Porterhouse Steak
Rump Steak
Sirloin Steak
Steak
T-bone Steak
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
More Information About
Calories and Energy Expenditure
Calorie Burning Exercise Advice
Calories Burned By Exercise
Calories in Foods
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