This is How to Process Red Meat in a Healthier Way

Dream - Eid al-Adha is not only filled with cooking information, but also the risks of consuming it for the body. Some processed meat recipes such as satay can be carcinogenic when burned to a crisp.

Consuming too much processed meat can also cause other health problems, so more and more people are realizing this and want to avoid it.

Awareness of the health problems that can be caused when consuming meat has led some people to find out how to process it in a healthier way.

Based on Cookpad's research on 316 respondents in Indonesia aged 25-49 this month, 32 percent of them are looking for healthy meat processing recipes for Eid al-Adha menu.

Respondents who are looking for healthy meat processing recipes also find various tips and tricks to maximize nutrition in dishes. Here are some tips for processing meat to make it healthier and more nutritious:

Not Using High Temperature

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"High heat will eliminate the protein content in meat such as amino acids," said Lifestyle Speaker, Fanny Imanuddin. Fanny suggests consuming meat cooked medium rare or around 56-60 degrees Celsius to avoid damaging its nutritional content.

"This medium rare condition allows the meat to start hardening on the outside, but it will still be very tender and soft in the middle," she explained.

Consuming Meat with Fiber

It is important to pay attention to fiber intake when consuming meat. Red meat is a food ingredient that is difficult to digest.

"Raw vegetables such as salad or fresh vegetables are very good as a side dish when consuming red meat." High-fiber raw vegetables will help optimize the absorption of meat.

With these two methods, Dream Friends can enjoy red meat while obtaining nutrition and preventing the negative effects that can be experienced when consuming it. Of course, this can be applied regularly, not only during Eid al-Adha.

4 Important Steps to Process Meat to Reduce Cholesterol

Dream - Beef is always a special dish. Whether it's cooked by grilling, frying, or mixed with other ingredients. The aroma will surely tempt us to eat more.

Unfortunately, for those with high cholesterol, consuming processed meat is not highly recommended. Meat contains saturated fat that can increase bad cholesterol in the blood.

In addition to ensuring that consumption is not excessive, meat also needs to be processed properly to reduce its potential to increase cholesterol. Here are some simple tips that can be followed to process meat to make it low in cholesterol.

1. Do Not Cook the Skin

According to everydayhealth.com, to prepare processed meat with lower cholesterol content, the skin does not need to be cooked. Like chicken, the skin does not need to be included in the dish being made.

Rania Batayneh, MPH, a nutritionist in San Francisco, said that by doing this, at least half of the saturated fat content will be reduced.

2. Discard the First Boiling Water

The boiling process can help dissolve fat in the meat. It is recommended to boil the meat 2-3 times. In the first boiling process, discard the boiling water. Then, replace it with fresh water and boil again.

3. Use Seasonings in Moderation

Sometimes we unconsciously use excessive seasonings such as various sauces that actually increase the fat content in the processed meat we make.

Therefore, in addition to paying attention to the selection of lean meat, the seasonings used should not be excessive.

4. Process with Clear Broth

Adding coconut milk to processed meat will increase its saturated fat content. Meat should be processed into clear broth dishes such as soup. With the addition of various vegetables, processed meat becomes more delicious and healthy.

Keeping blood cholesterol from rising does require more discipline in maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. When eating meat, in addition to paying attention to the processing process, also limit consumption to avoid excess.

Report by Endah Wijayanti/ Source: Fimela.com