Lamb
American lamb is a prime source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals.
Lamb's protein is nutritionally complete, with all 8 essential amino acids in the proper ratio. A 3-ounce serving provides 43-percent of an adult male's Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein.
Lamb is also high in B vitamins, niacin, zinc and iron.
Compared to other meats, lamb contains very little marbling (internal fat throughout the meat.) Since most of the fat lamb does have is on the outside edges, it's easily trimmed. That means fewer calories -- only 176 in an average 3-ounce serving -- or 7-percent of the average daily caloric intake recommended for a 23-to 50 year-old male.
A recent study also shows that only about 36-percent of the fat in lamb is saturated. The rest is mono or polyunsaturated, the "good" fat in one's diet.
American lamb has a wonderfully mild flavor that can be enhanced by a myriad of enticing marinades, simple herbs or robust spices, making it a perfect fit for today's trend toward more flavorful and healthful food.
See also: Fitness and Freebies St. Patricks Day eBook (online version) for more lamb recipes.
