These are the health benefits of eating beef
Posted on: 15/Dec/2018 9:44:03 AM
Source of high quality proteins and nutrients, beef is the name given to the meat got from the cattle. After pork and poultry consumption, beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world. It is worthy note that USA, Brazil and China are the three countries that are the largest consumers of beef. India, Brazil and Australia became largest exporters of beef in the year 2015 is known.
The beef is usually consumed as roasts, ribs, streaks etc. Corned beef, sausages etc contains beef products. Many vitamins like B6, niacin and minerals like iron, zinc, selenium, phosphorus etc are present in fresh lean beef. Other nutrients present in beef are calories, water, sugar, carbohydrates, fibre, fat, omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6 fatty acids etc. Hence intake of beef would provide many health benefits.
Various health benefits of consuming beef are
Anaemia is prevented:
Persons with anaemia has decreased amount of RBC and reduced ability of blood to carry oxygen. Anaemia is caused by deficiency of iron is well known. Weakness and tiredness are observed in those with anaemia. Iron is present in form of heme-iron in beef and does superbly in treating anaemia.
Helps in maintaining muscle mass:
Beef is an excellent source of high quality protein just like other meat products. All the essential amino acids are found in beef. It is said that intake of beef could help in the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. Issues like sarcopenia etc could be avoided in elderly persons.
Boosts immune system:
Our immune system gets boosted by intake of beef. Carnosine, an amino acid present in the beef does superbly in reducing glycation. Finally our immune system gets boosted and inflammation is lowered in us.
Positive mood, better sleep:
The vitamin B12 present in beef plays a huge role in providing positive mood. We would be able to get better sleep. Neural regeneration is possible.
Improve the performance during exercise:
This is also one superb benefit of intake of beef. Rich in carnosine which is a dipeptide, the fatigue in us gets reduced and improved performance during exercise is got.
