Skinless chicken breast contains less fat than any cut of beef. But eye round, top round, round tip, top sirloin, bottom round, top loin and tenderloin all contain less fat than a skinless chicken thigh. Most nutritionists agree that occasional, small servings of lean red meat can be part of a healthy diet. But a 28-ounce USDA prime steak slathered in butter is not small, and not all that lean either. Even if it is delicious.
Red meat is an excellent source of iron and zinc.
But , at least in its fattier forms and in excess, it is also an excellent source of colon cancer. Beef contains nutrients that are particularly important for young children. All rights reserved.