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Bison meat, sometimes called buffalo meat, is raised on farms throughout the United States. Available in traditional red meat cuts such as steak, roasts or ground, bison meat is a lean meat alternative.
Bison Meat Nutritional Information
According to the USDA Handbook, a 100 g serving of bison meat, which is just over 3 oz., contains 2.42 g of fat, 143 calories and 82 mg of cholesterol. By comparison, the same portion of beef contains 9.3 g of fat, 211 calories and 86 mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins and Minerals in Bison Meat
Nutritionist Dr. Barbara Lohse Knouse, advises that bison meat is high in vitamins B6 and B12, selenium, iron, protein and potassium. Bison meat is also low in sodium.
How Bison Meat is Raised
The way that bison is raised is key to its health benefits. Bison graze on a variety of grasses for the majority of their lives. Although it is possible to buy bison meat that is only grass-fed, most bison farmers supplement the end diet of the bison with some grain, to maintain flavor consistency from season to season.
American Heart Association and Bison Meat
The Metropolitan Chicago Chapter of the American Heart Association suggests the use of bison meat to add variety to meal planning.
Cooking Bison Meat
Bison meat can be marinated, flavored and cooked just as any other red meat would be, grilled, roasted, baked or cooked in a slow cooker. Cooking times are similar.
Source:
Bison Producers of Alberta: The American Heart Association Recommends Bison
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