Suffering from high cholesterol makes you have to be selective in choosing food. Certain foods, such as offal and mutton , contain cholesterol , which intake must be limited.
Goat meat contains a variety of nutrients needed by the body, such as protein , fat, potassium, iron, zinc , calcium, selenium, phosphorus, folate, B vitamins, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
Even though it contains a variety of these nutrients, goat meat is a source of saturated fat, which if consumed too much can increase levels of bad cholesterol in the body.
There are two types of cholesterol in the body, namely bad cholesterol (LDL/ low density lipoprotein ) and good cholesterol (HDL/ high density lipoprotein ).
LDL cholesterol is called bad cholesterol because if the levels in the blood are excessive, it can cause atherosclerosis or plaque buildup on the walls of blood vessels. When it occurs in the blood vessels of the heart and brain, atherosclerosis can cause heart disease, heart attacks and strokes .
While HDL cholesterol is called good cholesterol because this cholesterol can remove bad LDL cholesterol from the blood. This makes HDL cholesterol able to prevent heart disease and stroke.
Cholesterol and Goat Meat
Please note that all foods of animal origin contain cholesterol. As previously stated, cholesterol is needed by the body to build cell walls, support metabolism, and make various hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone.
Eating goat meat is not a problem, as long as it is not excessive. Cholesterol levels of each meat is different. The following is the amount of cholesterol in every 100 grams of this type of meat:
- Goat meat contains 75 mg of cholesterol.
- Lamb meat contains 110 mg of cholesterol.
- Beef (sirloin cut) contains about 90 milligrams, while lean beef contains 65 milligrams of cholesterol.
- Skinless chicken breast contains 85 mg of cholesterol.
- Chicken thigh contains 135 mg of cholesterol.
When compared to lamb, fatty beef, and chicken breast or thighs, goat meat actually contains less cholesterol.
Healthy Ways to Eat Goat Meat
In order to get nutritional intake from goat meat while reducing cholesterol, pay attention to how to choose and process it, as well as the amount of goat meat consumed. Because if you consume it in excess or cook it in an unhealthy way, then the body can experience high cholesterol .
In order to be healthier, it is recommended that you process goat meat into roasted, roasted, or soup goats. Do not fry goat meat, because it can increase the levels of saturated fat and cholesterol in the meat.
In addition, cut the fat on the mutton before processing it. You can also add vegetables and fruits when consuming goat meat. Consuming goat meat with vegetables and fruit can help reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body.
As long as it is within reasonable limits, namely no more than 3 servings per week, consumption of goat meat is still okay. However, if you like and often eat goat meat or other types of meat, you are advised to consult a doctor to check your cholesterol levels .
If you wait for the cholesterol level in your body, the doctor can provide treatment and recommend a healthy diet, including how many servings of goat meat are safe for you to consume.
