Nutritional Benefits of Meat

Nutrient Content of Meat Now let’s talk about why meat is nutritious. Meat is rich in

nutrients like. Protein – Builds and repairs muscles. Fat – Provides energy and flavor.

Vitamins – B1, B2, B3, B6, B12,

folate. Minerals – Iron, zinc, phosphorus, copper.

Why do you think athletes or people who exercise eat a lot of meat? -Because it has

protein that builds muscles. Exactly! If a person avoids meat completely,

what nutrients might they miss out on? And how can they replace them? Protein and iron;

can be replaced with plant-based protein like beans or tofu.