Ah, the elk. As many may know I am an advent hunter. For the past four years I have journeyed my way to the Colorado mountains on a solo backpacking adventure in hopes of making aim with my bow on one of these large game (and so far they have done a good job of escaping my broadheads). This year is no different, as I once again find myself trekking through the mountains. There are several reasons to hunt and it definitely fits into the primal/paleo belief, but there are many benefits to eating wild game, as well. Today we’ll look at the benefits of eating this yummy game. Like most other game it is a lean source of protein. Most importantly is the types of fat that it does contain. Elk meat contains more monounsaturated (32%) than polyunsaturated fat, which is exactly what we want, especially when we live in a world bombarded with polyunsaturated foods and processed foods, that are cheap and readily eaten. The largest percentage of fat in elk, however, is saturated (42%) and we all know the importance of saturated fat in repair and cell structure (your body has to have saturated fat). It good calorie wise, as well. For 3 ounces of elk meat, you’re looking at 19.5 grams of protein, 1.2 grams of fat, and only 94 calories. Not bad. It contains an array of minerals:
- potassium
- phosphorus
- magnesium
- calcium
- iron
- sodium
- selenium
- zinc
Not too terribly complex, but it has all the essentials, plus it tastes good. Go wild! For more on our fat-burner weight-loss programs check out our website at bodychange.net
