Should meat be present in the human diet or not? And what is its importance for the body? The debate between meat lovers and vegetarians does not end there. Some appeal to reason and declare a ban on such products, while others declare life without meat a real torture. So who's right?
Briefly about the benefits of meat
Man began to feel the need for meat products since primitive times. With meat, he received the necessary calories for life and could continue his race. The habit of consuming it does not leave humanity even now. Breakfast, lunch or dinner - even a small part of this product is present everywhere.
The main benefit of meat is in its proteins, which are the main building material in the human body. Further, we can note the high content of iron in it. A decrease in this element in the blood threatens with anemia (anemia). And one cannot fail to note the content in this product of such useful substances as:
- amino acids;
- vitamins;
- fats;
- minerals and much more.
Of course, you can get proteins and fats from plants, but they cannot compete with their meat counterparts. Moreover, some useful fatty amino acids, without which it is impossible to exist normally, are contained only in meat.
You may not eat meat at all, but occasionally eating a small slice of bacon is vital. It is this product that contains unique amino acids that are not present in any other product.
Should you stick to the meat habit?
Whether meat is useful or harmful, only scientists can explain, but what it can kill is real facts. In ancient China, there was the death penalty, which was carried out through the daily consumption of boiled meat by the prisoner. A person sentenced to death had to eat only this one product without spices, seasonings or side dishes. Over time, from oversaturation with proteins, the body began to fail. The organs were destroyed. The man died long and painfully.
In this example, you can see the harmful effects of meat on the human body. At the same time, it should be understood that we are talking about the consumption of only this product - without supplementing it with vegetables or cereals.
Meat does not contain fiber and carbohydrates, which the body needs to generate energy and stabilize digestion. Its processing requires additional forces, since it is more difficult to assimilate than other products.
In addition, meat harms many organs due to its fat and cholesterol content. First of all, the liver suffers. She does not have time to completely process the half-life substances of the eaten products. Further - the heart and blood vessels are clogged with cholesterol plaques. Consequences - strokes and heart attacks, early aging.
Foods that accompany the preparation of meat dishes do more harm: fats, hot spices, salt and sugar. Thanks to them, it is difficult to control appetite, as the food becomes more attractive in taste. The satiety threshold is dulled, food is eaten much more than is necessary to satisfy hunger.
Despite such deplorable factors, the use of meat products should not be reduced to zero. It is necessary to use them wisely in your diet, so that the food is only useful, does not overeat and maintain good physical shape.
