Horsemeat Has Healthy Eating Benefits-Study

 Researchers say horsemeat is healthier than other meat, is high in iron, low in saturated fat,  a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids and a good source of omega-3.

Based on this report it is healthier than other meat and similar to fish, making it ideal for  the prevention if iron deficiency anaemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

The participants of the study were men age 20- 50. They were split into two groups as follows:

1. Group 1 ate 2 x 175 g of horsemeat per week for three months
2. Group 2 ate other meat, but no horse meat for three months

Blood tests were done at the start of the study, at 45 days into the study and at 90 days.

Results- The participants who ate horsemeat had a 6% drop in total cholesterol and a 9.1% in bad cholesterol.

Read  more about this study.

For healthy eating  2 servings of fish per week is recommended.

For healthy eating poly-unsaturated  and mono-unsaturated fats are recommended for our fat and oil requirements. Saturated fat; on the other hand, must be limited because it is associated with high choloesterol and obesity.

For a simple guide to our daily food requirements read my Healthy Eating Guide, it is based on Canada Food Guide.