7 Exotic Meats That are Healthy and Delicious

If you choose meat wisely, your intake of proteins, minerals, and fatty acids gradually increase, reducing the number of unhealthy fats and cholesterol in your diet. So, take a look at these 7 exotic types of meat that you can incorporate into your diet, without compromising on the taste.

Rabbit

Nutritional profile
Rabbit contains 25 grams of protein, 167 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat and only 70mg of cholesterol.
Benefits
Rabbits are rich in protein, iron, potassium, and phosphorus.

Bison

Nutritional profile
Bison contains 24 grams of protein, 145 calories, 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat and 73 mg of cholesterol.
Benefits
Bison is healthier than beef as it has omega 3 fats, and has a rich taste. You will end up consuming fewer calories and saturated fat.

Venison

Nutritional profile
Venison contains 31 grams of protein, 162 calories, 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, and 96 mg of cholesterol.
Benefits
Venison is lean, low in calories and saturated fat, and high on protein and iron.

Quail

Nutritional profile
Quail contains 21 grams of protein, 12 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 193 calories, and 73mg cholesterol
Benefits
Quail is rich in protein and contains essential minerals like magnesium, iron, and zinc.

Ostrich

Nutritional profile
Ostrich contains 24 grams protein, 132 calories, 3 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, and 79 mg cholesterol.
Benefits
Ostrich is loaded with vitamin B and it tastes like red meat and is quite juicy when prepared as steak.

Elk

Nutritional profile
Elk contains 26 grams protein, 124 calories and only 62 mg of cholesterol, 1.5 grams fat and 0.5grams saturated fat.
Benefits
Elk has subtle, sweet taste and rich texture. Elk is rich in zinc, iron, phosphorus, riboflavin and vitamin B12.

Alligator

Nutritional profile
Alligator contains 232 calories, 46 grams of protein, zero saturated fat and 4 grams of unsaturated fat
Benefits
Alligator meat is essentially white meat which is similar to chicken or pork. You can buy alligator meat fresh or frozen.

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