Springhouse Meats

Kerry Mott asked: Rule 1) Leanest MeatsChoose the leanest cuts of meats! It’s best that you choose your choice cuts, and not the prime cuts. The Prime cuts usually have more marbling in them and their higher in overall fat. Ask your local butcher to trim off any visible fat. Do your homework before you shop. For example, 3 ounces of Beef Eye of Round Steak has 4 grams of fat. 3 ounces of Dark Chicken Meat with skin has 13 and a half, more than triple the fat.Rule 2) Cut back on Portion SizeInstead of the main course being meat, you should super size the veggie portion and add the meat as a 3 ounce side dish. You should really eat meat as the size of your fist or a deck of cards.Rule 3) Low-fat CookingUse low fat cooking methods, bake instead of fry. Grilling and broiling is ok, …

Mara Bateman asked: Medical records have firmly established that saturated fat and cholesterol are bad for the heart. Unfortunately for meat lovers, most red meat (like a big, juicy hamburger) can be high in both. It is believed that the risk of advanced prostate cancer is increased with a high intake of red meat. Some types of poultry contain the most saturated fat and cholesterol. Some of the fattiest meats include brisket, ribs, ground beef, bacon, duck, and goose. Studies have shown that diets high in meat, especially red meat, increase the risk of heart disease and heart attack and are associated with a higher risk of colon, rectal, and prostate cancers.On the positive side, meat can be part of a healthful, low-fat diet if you choose lean cuts, cook them properly, and make sure to balance your diet with 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day …

Gabriel J. Adams asked: A healthy diet is not necessarily boring, insipid or tasteless. On the contrary, a healthy diet includes foods from all food groups and is rich in fruits and vegetables, high-fiber and whole grain foods, poultry and lean meat, fish and low-fat dairy products. The key to a healthy diet is in making healthy food choices and not in starving yourself or abstaining from certain foods.Saturated fats adversely affect cholesterol levels in the body and should be avoided. While unsaturated fats are not as harmful, it is still a good idea to limit your overall fat intake. Avoid all foods that are deep-fried and keep all fried foods to a minimum. Eating poultry without the skin and choosing lean meats, skimmed milk and low-fat dairy products also helps keep your fat consumption in check.Increasing your intake of oily fish such as trout, herring and salmon, provides your …