Surprising Fact: The Reason Why Lamb Makes Your Body Healthy
The nutritional value of lamb is different from other meats! Why is lamb so healthy?
Lamb is a meat that is relatively commonly eaten in Hokkaido, but it is still not as familiar nationwide as beef, pork, or chicken. However, lamb has more health benefits than other meats, and is attracting the attention of health-conscious people.
Now, let's take a closer look at the nutrients that are abundant in lamb.
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Essential Amino Acids
Lamb is rich in essential amino acids, such as lysine, which boosts immunity, methionine, which relieves allergies, and phenylalanine, which suppresses appetite.
Lamb contains a good balance of essential amino acids that cannot be synthesized in the body, making it a high-quality protein that is beneficial for maintaining good health. -
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
There are several types of fats and oils, each with different effects on the body. You may have heard of good fats and bad fats, but lamb contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, which are considered good fats.
Unsaturated fatty acids are found in large amounts in fish and plant-based foods, and are said to have the effect of preventing arteriosclerosis and blood clots, lowering blood pressure, and reducing bad cholesterol. -
Vitamins
Lamb is rich in vitamins B1, B2, and E.
Meat contains a surprising amount of vitamins, but lamb in particular contains vitamins that are good for the skin, so you can also expect beauty benefits from it.
In addition, the vitamins contained in lamb help convert ingested nutrients into energy smoothly and prevent fat accumulation, which is why lamb is also recommended for people who are trying to lose weight.
(Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B2: Supports nutrient metabolism and keeps skin and mucous membranes healthy)
(Vitamin E... rejuvenates cells, protects blood vessels from aging due to bad cholesterol, and prevents lifestyle-related diseases)
Low in calories and great for burning fat! Lamb is perfect for dieting!
A major feature of lamb is that it contains L-carnitine. Fat burning occurs when L-carnitine binds to fat cells and is taken up into mitochondria. Because lamb contains a lot of L-carnitine, it is expected to promote fat burning.
Additionally, L-carnitine tends to decrease with age, so if you find yourself gaining weight more easily as you get older, taking L-carnitine may help improve your physical condition.
Some people may think that meat is high in calories, but lamb is generally low in calories and healthy, so it is recommended even for those on a diet.
For example, beef has 259 kcal per 100g, while lamb has 198 kcal per 100g. Chicken, which is considered relatively healthy, has 204 kcal, so it's surprising that lamb has less.
Therefore, lamb is a recommended meat for those who want to consume a sufficient amount while keeping calories low. Another benefit is that it can be consumed together with L-carnitine, which has a fat-burning effect, and unsaturated fatty acids.
An easy recipe that just requires replacing your usual meat with lamb!
Even if you think lamb is difficult to cook, don't worry. We'll introduce you to some easy recipes that simply involve substituting lamb for your usual meat. Give them a try!
Lamb Curry
- Ingredients for 4 servings
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- Lamb thigh⋯⋯200g
- Potato...1 medium
- Carrots...1/2 medium
- Onion...1 medium
- Curry roux⋯⋯140g (1/2 box of commercially available roux)
- Water...600cc
(The amount will vary depending on the roux you use. Please adjust accordingly.)
- <How to make>
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- 1. Cut the lamb, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the onion.
- 2. Add vegetable oil to a pot, heat it, and fry the ingredients in step 1.
- 3. Add water, cover, and once boiling, skim off the scum.
- 4. Simmer over low to medium heat for about 15 minutes.
- 5. Turn off the heat, add the roux, and simmer over low heat until thickened.
- 1. Cut the lamb, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the onion.
Lamb Karaage
- Ingredients for 2 people
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- Lamb thigh⋯⋯300g
[Seasoning]
- Soy sauce⋯⋯2 tablespoons
- Sugar⋯⋯1 tablespoon
- Mirin⋯⋯1 tablespoon
- Sake⋯⋯2 tablespoons
- Grated ginger⋯⋯1 teaspoon
- Grated garlic⋯⋯1 teaspoon
[Clothing]
- Flour⋯⋯2 tablespoons
- Potato starch⋯⋯4 tablespoons
- Oil...appropriate amount
- <How to make>
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- 1. Cut the lamb into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Place the seasoning ingredients and lamb in a storage bag and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 3. After the time has passed, lightly discard the liquid and coat the meat with flour.
- 4. Then sprinkle potato starch on top.
- 5. Deep fry in 160°C oil for 3-4 minutes, then deep fry in 190°C hot oil for about 2 minutes.
- 6. Take out from the oil and serve on a plate.
Lamb Steak
- material
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- Lamb shoulder loin⋯⋯200g
- Garlic ⋯⋯2 cloves
- Olive oil⋯⋯1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper...to taste
- <How to make>
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- 1. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and let it come to room temperature.
- 2. Add olive oil to a frying pan and lightly fry the garlic.
- 3. Just before grilling, sprinkle salt and pepper on the lamb.
- 4. Grill one side over medium to high heat till golden brown then flip.
- 5. Grill the other side the same way.
- 6. Remove the meat from the frying pan, wrap it in aluminum foil and let it rest for about 7 minutes.
- 7. Serve on a plate and you're done.
Lamb contains essential amino acids and L-carnitine, making it a useful ingredient for dieting and maintaining good health. It can also be used as a substitute for regular meat, so why not try substituting lamb for your usual recipes to create a healthier version?
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