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Nutritious Meat, Poultry and Fish
Lean meat is a nutritious food, which in moderate amounts can make a valuable contribution to intakes of protein, long chain fatty acids, B vitamins, vitamin D, iron and zinc. Lean meats also contain essential nutrients necessary for good health.
 Phosphorous strengthens bones and generates energy in cells.
Protein builds, maintains and repairs body tissues.
Absorbable iron, which helps red blood cells carry oxygen to body cells and tissues.
Zinc, a necessary mineral for growth and reproduction, and for maintaining the integrity of the body's immune system. A component of more than 70 enzymes, zinc is a key player in energy.
B-vitamins, which are important for digestion and metabolism, maintaining a healthy nervous system, and promoting healthy skin. Vitamin B12 helps build red blood cells and metabolize carbohydrates and fats.
Thiamin. Without this key vitamin, metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat would be significantly compromised. Animal protein is one of the best sources of this nutrient.
Riboflavin has an important role in the release of energy from foods.
Getting enough iron is a problem for some women, especially women of child-bearing age. Heme iron (found in meat) is absorbed more readily than nonheme iron (found in plant-based foods). Avoiding meat without the help of your health professional may increase your risk of iron-deficiency anemia.
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