Can I Still Eat Beef as Part of a Low-Fat Diet?
Can I Still Eat Beef as Part of a Low-Fat Diet? I want to eat low fat but I love to eat an occasional steak or hamburger. Do I need to stop eating beef?Answer: No, not necessarily. Beef gets a bad rap because it’s a source of saturated fat and cholesterol, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease. But there are ways to include beef in a healthy low-fat diet. Go lean There are 29 cuts of beef that are designated lean which means it must contain less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 3 1/2 ounce serving. There are also a few cuts that qualify as extra lean, which means they must contain less than less than 5 grams of total fat, 2 grams or less of saturated fat and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 3 1/2 ounce serving. If you can get it, choose
