However, red meat is not without advantages. Besides high-quality protein, it is also rich in mineral elements such as iron, zinc and selenium, which is easy to absorb. Therefore, it is better for people with anemia and can help supplement iron.
White meat fiber is relatively thinner, with lower fat content and more unsaturated fat. Unsaturated fatty acids, contrary to saturated fatty acids, are unstable active substances with many special physiological activities, which are very important for human health.
The content of fat and cholesterol in white meat is also lower than that in red meat.
Although the fatty acid content of red meat is higher than that of white meat, there has been news that "red meat causes cancer" in recent years, but it does not mean that red meat has no substitute. Especially anemic people or menstruating women need to eat red meat to supplement iron.
Although white meat is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, excessive intake of unsaturated fatty acids is easy to oxidize and produce free radicals, which is not good for health. And white meat also contains saturated fatty acids. Although the content is less than that of red meat, excessive intake will lead to the same consequences as eating red meat.
To sum up, we can't completely exclude red meat, nor can we abandon white meat. You can choose the way of mixing red and white meat or eating it alternately in your life, and you should pay attention to the cooking methods.