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Meat and Meatless Alternatives

Meat and Meatless Alternatives

Meat supplies protein and iron but you only need small amounts for your daily protein requirement. By cutting down on the amount of meat eaten daily, you avoid the major source of saturated fat and cholesterol. One serving equals 1 oz (cooked weight, no bones or fat) or 25 grams.

NOTE: Changing what you eat and method of food preparation can reduce significantly your blood cholesterol level. Meatless alternatives are good sources of protein, and are low in fat and cholesterol.


The largest source of fat in our diet is the fat we add to our foods, e.g., butter/ margarine on toast or vegetables, cream sauces on pasta, dressings on salads, mayonnaise, fat used for frying etc. Learn more about fat facts.


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Cooking Methods for Meat and Meatless Alternatives

Dietary sources of fat in regular diet are often difficult to identify. The visible fats in our diet (such as salad oils, butter, and the layer of fat on some cuts of meat) represent only about 40% of the fat we consume. Most of the fat we eat daily is hidden in food. Find out more about meat and meatless cooking...