2023-06-20 11:10:02
Abdellatif El Jaafari
The nutritional and health benefits of consuming lamb or mutton meat, as well as their harm to the body, have always been at the center of debates in society.
Arming oneself with precise knowledge provided by specialists and experts helps to dispel doubts and allows the meat consumer to know precisely the needs of his body, far from the often unfounded rumours.
On the occasion of Eid, the consumption of sacrificial meat, mainly sheep meat, requires precise information, so that each consumer is aware of what he is eating.
For many, the consumption of sheep meat remains shrouded in approximate information and preconceived ideas as to its health benefits or harms.
Professor Amal Bourquia, medical expert and author of numerous books and publications, provided, in a statement to MAP, answers and data largely unknown to the general public.
Doctor, professor of medicine, specialist in nephrology, Pr Bourquia believes that contrary to ambient presumptions, sheep meat is one of the best red meats that can be consumed, because it contains many essential vitamins for the body.
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According to this practitioner, mutton has wonderful health benefits, including being an excellent source of high-quality, fast-absorbing iron, surpassing sources such as chicken or fish.
Dr. Bourquia pointed out that this meat is very beneficial for the health of the central nervous system, as it is an excellent source of vitamin B12, which is crucial for the production of red blood cells and the health of nerve cells, adding that it helps to maintain the skin health and beauty, while preventing depression and mood disorders.
According to Professor Bourquia, red meat is also a source of vitamin B6, folic acid and choline, in addition to its importance in the healthy metabolism of homocysteine and the prevention of its accumulation in the body, because it is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Among these benefits, the expert also cites that sheep meat is rich in B vitamins, such as vitamin B6 which plays an important role in the production and release of antibodies and immune cells, as well as vitamin B3 which helps the body to efficiently use energy from food, and is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system, as well as vitamins B2 and B5.
Sheep meat is also rich in folic acid, essential for the production of amino acids and the growth of the spinal cord of the foetus, said Prof. Bourquia, stressing that this meat also supports immune strength because a high in zinc is very important for building strong immunity.
The president of the Association of Nephrologists explains that this meat is a rich source of healthy fats such as omega-3 and contains anti-inflammatory fatty acids.
Considered a complete protein, mutton contains all the essential amino acids needed by the body, while being a source of rare elements such as copper and selenium, an antioxidant that protects cells and fights once morest the appearance of premature aging.
Finally, sheep meat is particularly beneficial for diabetic patients, since most of its fat is external and easy to eliminate, and its carbohydrate content is almost zero.
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