06/01/2016
Why eat rabbit meat
Rabbit meat has a high percentage of easily digestible protein.
Rabbit meat contains the least amount of fat among all the other available meets.
Rabbit meat contains less calorie value than other meats.
Rabbit meat is almost cholesterol free and therefore heart patient friendly.
The sodium content of rabbit meat is comparatively less than other meats.
The calcium and phosphorus contents of rabbit meat or more than any other meats.
The ratio of meat to bone is high meaning there is more edible meat on the carcass than even a chicken.
Rabbit meat with the many health benefits does not have a strong flavor and is comparable to chicken but not identical.
Rabbit meat has been used and is suitable for special diets, such as those for heart disease patients, diets for the aged, low sodium diets, weight reduction diets, etc.
Rabbit has 795 calories per pound. Chicken 810, Veal 840, Turkey 1190, Lamb 1420, Beef 1440, Pork 2050.
Rabbits are raised up off the ground and is one of the cleanest meat.
Rabbit meat contains selenium, a mineral your body uses to make antioxidants and stimulate s***m production; each 3-oz. portion of meat contains 46.8 percent of the recommended daily value of selenium. MedlinePlus reports that some physicians may recommend incorporating more selenium into your diet to combat hardening of the arteries, as well as cancers such as stomach, lung, prostate and skin cancer.
A 3-oz. serving of rabbit also provides you with 22.4 percent of the phosphorus you need in your daily meal plan. This mineral accounts for 1 percent of your total body weight and influences your body's ability to use carbohydrates and fats, as well as the repair of cells, tissues, bone metabolism and health.
Rabbit meat is available almost any time of the year and it is especially recommended during the hot summer months, as it does not contain the heating properties of most meats.
Rabbit is more filling and easier to digest than other meats, meaning less is needed per meal.
Rabbit meat can be used in almost all recipes that Chicken is used in. Here is a link for recipes.
Adding rabbit meat to your meal plan gives you a big boost in vitamin B-12 -- each 3-oz. serving provides 117.6 percent of the recommended daily intake. Vitamin B-12 plays a critical role in the function of your central nervous system and metabolism, as well as the formation of red blood cells. Your body has the ability to store a few years' worth of vitamin B-12, so eating rabbit supplies you with not just your daily requirements, but a little extra as well.
Rabbit also serves as a rich source of vitamin B3, containing 35.8 percent of the amount your need each day. This vitamin, commonly known as niacin, aids in converting carbohydrates to energy and manufacturing a variety of s*x hormones.
