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 …

Mike Lombardy asked: For years there has been a controversy whether grilled meats cause cancer. A few research studies have found that grilling and broiling cause meats (red meat, poultry and fish included) to produce cancer-causing compounds. These compounds known as HCAs (heterocyclic amines), have been shown to cause tumors in animals and possibly increase the risk of cancers of the breast, colon, stomach and prostate in humans.This was confirmed officially by The National Institute of Health, Dept. of Health and Human Services in January 2005 when it added heterocyclic amines in it’s hit list of cancer causing agents.Does this mean grilling is a big no? Not always. Large doses of meat especially red meat has never been recommended by doctors. According to most researchers, grilled vegetables and fruits, burnt toast and dishes in which only the seasoning is charred present a substantially lower risk of cancer. You can still …