Summer Meats Salad Days at Godfreys

Summer Meaty Salads with Lots of Legumes, Nuts and Pulses

We read a lot about eating Lots of Legumes, Nuts and Pulses - but here at Godfreys we like a more balanced healthy Diet

Meat has always been one of the essential providers - of a balanced diet that produces all the nutrients our body needs - whatever the eating fashion of the moment is

A healthy, balanced diet 

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best.

In the right proportions

This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.

A healthy balanced diet can include protein from Meat, as well as from Fish and Eggs, Lamb and Beef - are all rich in Protein

One of the main sources of Vitamin B12

Red Meat provides us with Iron, Zinc and B Vitamins. Meat is one of the main sources of Vitamin B12 in the diet.

A valuable source of high-quality Protein

Fresh meat is regarded as a valuable source of high-quality Protein. When a Protein contains all 9 Amino Acids (the building blocks of Protein) that your body needs in adequate amounts, it’s thought to have high biological value and can be considered a complete Protein

After cooking, Meat contains approximately 25-30% Protein by weight.

A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of cooked Chicken Breast contains about 31 grams of Protein, while the same serving size from Beef provides 27 grams.

Nutritional content

Here’s a look at the nutritional content of a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of lean beef

Here’s a look at the nutritional content of a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of lean beef

• Calories: 205
• Protein: about 27 grams
• Riboflavin: 15% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Niacin: 24% of the DV
• Vitamin B6: 19% of the DV
• Vitamin B12: 158% of the DV
• Iron: 16% of the DV
• Phosphorus: 19% of the DV
• Zinc: 68% of the DV
• Selenium: 36% of the DV

Other muscle Meats have similar nutrient profiles, although they contain less Zinc.

Rich in Thiamine

Pork is particularly rich in Thiamine. For example, Pork Chops provide 78% of the DV per 5.5-ounce (157-gram) serving

Vitamin A, B12, Iron, and Selenium are present in significant amounts in Liver and other organ Meats. These Meats are also excellent sources of Choline, an important nutrient for brain, muscle, and Liver health

Closer to the Farm

And to add to all that - it also brings consumers closer to the farm, showcasing the resilience and dedication of Farmers in producing food of world-class quality.

So with Summer approaching - we have gathered some Dishes that are perfect for when our Summer Meats Salad Days - so you can enjoy well balanced meals throughout the Season.

So, whether you choose one of the recipes listed - or are just inspired to explore further Summer Meats Salad Days recipes - we hope we have given you plenty of food for thoughtNow live and fresh Online