Jerky & The Nutritious Benefits of…
Dec 16th, 2006 by Kirby
Jerky Is Nutritious — In More Ways Than One!
All natural beef jerky is popular because it tastes great and because it can go anywhere, anytime without refrigeration or special storage needs. But the one thing that is often looked at as a positive afterthought its high nutritional value is perhaps its greatest asset. As a low calorie, low carbohydrate snack, jerky is one of the most nutritious rankers on the list of high protein foods. Hailed as one of the ideal Atkins Diet foods for the high protein diet, beef jerky and other forms of dried meat pack large amounts of nutritional value into just a few bites. These nutritional benefits are threefold:
Jerky Is High In Protein
Protein is an essential part of any well-balanced diet. Responsible primarily for the growth, repair and maintenance of various body tissues, protein is indispensable in the healthy human body. As a high protein food, jerky contains the amino acids that serve as the most fundamental building blocks of the body.
Jerky Is a Low Fat Meat Snack
Many people associate fat with meat products without considering that many forms of meat are very lean and healthy. This is especially true with jerky because of the way in which it is made. Because all fat must be trimmed from the meat in order for the drying process to work properly, jerky, by necessity, is low in fat. Low fat jerky made from venison, a meat that is free from marbled fat, is even lower in fat content.
Jerky is a Low Calorie Food
There is even a jerky recipe for the individual looking to maintain a low calorie diet. Depending on the marinade used and the spices added to the hassle free jerky recipe one chooses, jerky can serve as a tasty treat that is low in calories.
Whether you’re looking for the ideal hunting snack or the perfect treat when you’re on the road, jerky is the solution that tastes great and satisfies. Ideal for the high protein diet and low in calories and carbohydrates, jerky is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Source: Gary Rangland
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