So why consider lamb?
Some argue that Lamb is “perhaps the healthiest common red meat.”
- High Quality Protein
- Lamb meat is rich with high quality protein bringing with it high amounts of myoglobin, a good iron rich protein and L-Carnosine which is a critical acid compound found in the tissue of our muscles and brain.
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Lamb meat is very nutrient dense being an excellent source of vitamin B especially B12, zinc and selenium. Interestingly it is also a great source of the most digestible form of iron we can consume.
- Healthy Fats
- Lamb meat is an amazing source of a variety of very healthy fats. It has a balanced ratio of mono-saturated and saturated fat while containing large amounts of Omega 3 fatty acid. It also carries more Linoleic Acid (CLA) than other meat.
- Lamb is TASTY
- Today people are looking for bold flavors and Lamb provides this delicious and boldness.
Source: https://www.nutritionadvance.com/lamb-meat-nutrition-benefits