Why game meat is better for your diet!

Bones Steakhouse just recently ran a menu that was all "game" meats and boy was it a hit!  No wonder considering all the good benefits to eating game meat!

Adding wild game meat, such as kangaroo, elk, bison, rabbit, turkey and so on, may not sound appetizing at all, especially since staples like chicken, beef and pork have always been the primary sources of meat. However, if you would take time to find out the health benefits of game meats, you might be delighted enough to give this exotic meat a try. 

Less Fat

One thing that people are always worried about with pork and beef is the high amount of fat that it contains. Excessive fat, as we all know, contributes to health problems like hypertension, high cholesterol levels, heart disease and so on. Wild game is known to be leaner because wild animals are obviously more active than their domestic counterparts.

While domestic animals contain 25 to 30 percent body fat, wild game animals only have 4.3 percent. Imagine that huge discrepancy and how much that would make a difference on your overall health. Not only that, the fat found in wild game animals is only polyunsaturated, which is good cholesterol that can offset the adverse effects of bad cholesterol that is usually found in domestic animals. 

Higher Nutritional Value

Aside from EPA, wild game has a higher nutritional value overall. For one, it is very rich in protein, which is essential for metabolism, energy, digestion, and proper growth and repair of muscles, bones and tissues. Other than protein, wild game also contains B vitamins, iron and zinc. The iron that wild game contains is heme iron, which is the form that is most easily absorbed by the body. 

Safe Handling and Preparation

Aside from the nutritional benefits of wild game meat, they are also beneficial in terms of handling and preparation. Wild game meats do not contain artificial preservatives that are harmful to the body. They have not been raised with hormones or steroids to make them meatier and heavier. They are obviously the more natural option.

Indeed, wild game meats have various health benefits. Because of this, it would be great to include game meats in your diet. Just make sure that you cook and prepare it thoroughly to ensure that the meat will be free from microorganisms before you consume it.