MUTTON
On the positive side, red meat is a major source of iron. Iron is a vital constituent in two types of proteins: haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, and myoglobin, which stores oxygen in the muscles. Meat products contain the iron in a form called haem iron What does meat provide?
- Amino acids
- Niacin (83)
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Zinc and selenium
Iron which is readily absorbed by the body; it even improves the absorption of non-haem iron from plant origin. That is why red meats are recommended in the diets of anaemic people. Meat also provides two minerals essential for the correct development of sperm: zinc and selenium.
For this reason, meat was traditionally believed to improve male fertility. Zinc is involved in the development of sex organs, where it promotes cell reproduction, tissue growth and repair. It is also involved in the functioning of different essential enzymes. Selenium is a strong antioxidant; it protects the sperm from free radical damage, and boosts immunity.
Meat is a very good source of vitamin B 12, which is essential in the preservation of nerve cells. The high content of B vitamins in general means that meat helps in the maintenance of the nervous
system. lbn al-Qayyim noted that 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (S.A.W) was reported to have said: "Eat meat, because it makes the skin colour lighter, the stomach firmer and the behaviour better.
Whoever refrains from eating meat for forty days will acquire bad behaviour. Again, remember that too much of anything can be harmful - more about the effect of red meat on the nervous system will be discussed in Chapter Three of this book. According to lbn al-Qayyim, mutton the Prophet liked best came from the front part, which is closer to the head.
In Bukhari and Muslim, it was reported that the Prophet(S.A.W) used to like eating the mutton that comes from the shoulder. One of the Prophet's (S.A.W) favourite dishes was Sreedh which is a meat and bread dish.
Furthermore Allah tells us how Prophet lbraheem (A.S ) honoured his guests with a roasted calf as a superior gesture of generosity It was reported by Anas that they hunted a rabbit and Talha sent its hip to the Prophet (S.A.W) who accepted it. Rabbit meat provides the same nutrients as red meat except that it is an even better source of selenium.
Poultry is also an excellent source of protein and is easier to digest than red meat. In general, the meat from poultry does not contain as much iron, zinc, vitamin B 12 and selenium. It is a good source of magnesium and vitamin B6, but the nutritional values of poultry and game birds vary greatly. Pheasant, for example, is rich in iron, B2, B6 and B 12 vitamins.
Turkey meat contains much more iron in the dark meat (leg, or drumstick and thigh) than in the light meat (breast). Poultry meat is usually lower in fat content than red meat; this is the reason that weight-loss diets usually recommend poultry (after the removal of the skin) rather than red meat. So, a light lunch or a snack during break time consisting of lean turkey or chicken breast can boost your morale and mental ability for the rest of the working day.
Whoever refrains from eating meat for forty days will acquire bad behaviour. Again, remember that too much of anything can be harmful - more about the effect of red meat on the nervous system will be discussed in Chapter Three of this book. According to lbn al-Qayyim, mutton the Prophet liked best came from the front part, which is closer to the head.
In Bukhari and Muslim, it was reported that the Prophet(S.A.W) used to like eating the mutton that comes from the shoulder. One of the Prophet's (S.A.W) favourite dishes was Sreedh which is a meat and bread dish.
Furthermore Allah tells us how Prophet lbraheem (A.S ) honoured his guests with a roasted calf as a superior gesture of generosity It was reported by Anas that they hunted a rabbit and Talha sent its hip to the Prophet (S.A.W) who accepted it. Rabbit meat provides the same nutrients as red meat except that it is an even better source of selenium.
CHICKEN
Poultry is also an excellent source of protein and is easier to digest than red meat. In general, the meat from poultry does not contain as much iron, zinc, vitamin B 12 and selenium. It is a good source of magnesium and vitamin B6, but the nutritional values of poultry and game birds vary greatly. Pheasant, for example, is rich in iron, B2, B6 and B 12 vitamins.
Turkey meat contains much more iron in the dark meat (leg, or drumstick and thigh) than in the light meat (breast). Poultry meat is usually lower in fat content than red meat; this is the reason that weight-loss diets usually recommend poultry (after the removal of the skin) rather than red meat. So, a light lunch or a snack during break time consisting of lean turkey or chicken breast can boost your morale and mental ability for the rest of the working day.
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