Moose is an animal noble and free. The taste of its meat was appreciated by ancient hunters, in Norway, elk hunting was banned due to too active demand for this delicacy. And therefore it is not surprising that an increasing number of people are interested in the useful properties of meat of elk.
Ecologically clean delicacy
In view of the fact that moose is an animal not yet domesticated, it lives in the free expanses of pure forests, its meat is an environmentally friendly product that is not susceptible to growth hormones and various chemicals.
Useful properties of elk meat are not only in cleanliness and excellent taste characteristics, but mainly in its biochemical composition. Elk is rich in useful mineral substances, it contains potassium, iron, sulfur, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese and calcium . The vitamin composition is provided by group B (B1.2, B5.6 and B12), as well as PP.
Losias with losing weight
Asking whether elk meat is useful on a diet, it should be borne in mind that the elk contains many proteins (22 g), a small amount of fat (1.7 g) and does not include carbohydrates at all, so it combines very well with non-carbohydrate and low-carbohydrate diets. On the question whether it is possible to eat an elk with a low-calorie diet, the answer is positive. The amount of calories in the moose meat is only 100 kcal.
The most delicate and delicious is the meat of female moose aged from one and a half to three years, it can be eaten in various forms. But the meat of the more mature moose is hard and fibrous, so before preparing the elk, you should soak it for some
Benefits and harm of elk
The benefit of elk meat is also in the regular use in food contributes to the regeneration and normal operation of the brain, which means improved memory and increased mental capacity. Also, the elk normalizes the level of hemoglobin in the blood, improves metabolism , strengthens the musculoskeletal system.
Meat of elk - one of the rare food products, which has virtually no contraindications and is not recommended only with personal intolerance.