Meat

Eating too much meat isn't good for us. We all know if we eat too much it will make us feel run down
and tired. Not only that, but there are health risks involved too. A diet in high fatty meats can lead to
heart disease and cancer. No one wants that. Some people choose not to eat meat for religious reasons,
they believe that it is wrong to kill an animal, or they may want a healthier diet. It is popular with the
young crowd. I have never understood it really. Though I suspect that after you get older and bust your
ass off for a living, you want to reward yourself with some nice juicy meat. This might come as a shocker,
but anyone who has read any of my articles knows that I don't hold back. I don't think the vegetarian
diet is healthier. I really don't.
 
The problem is most people that I know who don't eat meat load up on other things. They eat a lot of
dairy or eggs. I think they do this because all humans crave animal products. We crave the fat and the
flavor. Most of the vegetarians I have known have really done a number on themselves with the amount
of fat they eat. They lie to themselves because they think since they eat no meat, that their diet is
healthier. They think they can eat whatever they want, as long as it isn't meat. 

While I don't think that meat is the devil that some make it out to be, too much isn't good for you. Also,
too much of the wrong kind of meat isn't good for you as well. What do you do? You love meat, but not
sure what to eat? You should try cutting out a good percent of the red meat that you eat. This will mean
that you can't eat burgers and fries every other day, but you shouldn't be doing that anyway. There is
nothing wrong with eating some red meat from time to time as long as you aren't over doing it. 

I tend to eat poultry every day. I love meat, I can't do without it. So, I stick to chicken and turkey
whenever I can. I love these two meats anyway, so it’s not that hard. You need to find ways that you can
eat these and enjoy them. I know that some people cook poultry to the point that they are so dry you
almost choke on them. There is no need to do that. I know that it is important that you cook them well
done so you don't get sick. There is a difference between well done and over done. 

You should invest in a meat thermometer. This way you can take the guess work out of knowing if your
meat is done or not. Temperature is the important thing when cooking meat. You want it to be an
internal temp that is enough to cook it all the way through. If it comes up to temp, which means it is
done. Cooking it more won't make the meat any safer. 

Roasting, grilling, baking is a great way to cook poultry. You don't want to add fat to it because you don't
know how to cook it properly. You don't want to deep fry it to make it juicier. That makes the whole
effort of eating the lean meat worthless. 

Here are some ideas that you can use. 

Bake the chicken with some spices and herbs on the outside. This is a great way to make sure it is juicy
and has a lot of flavor. Grill chicken breasts. Throw them on the grill and let them cook away. Chicken
breasts are great for grilling. I think that is the only thing they are good for really. If you do much of
anything else with them, they will become dry and rubbery. 
 

Thighs are great when it comes to being juicy. These tend to have a little more fat on them, but they are
great. I love chicken thighs. There is so much you can do with them. Chicken wings are great in stir fries
or when baked. Don't make the mistake of deep frying these great things. Bake them on a cookie sheet
and load them up with hot sauce. You will have a great meal that will rival their deep fried cousins. 

Depending on what part of the world you live in, fish can be great too. If you are like me and live far
inland, getting fresh fish can be a problem. Sometimes if you live in a major city they will fly fresh fish in
for the supermarkets to sell. If you live in a small town, you will probably be forced to buy frozen or
whatever they can catch locally. There is no reason why you can't make it a weekend trip and go out
fishing. Fishing is a great way to relieve stress as well. If you know of a few good spots, a few big fish is
all that you need. You will have more fish than you know what to do with. 

If you are lucky enough to live near the ocean, you have probably grown up eating all kinds of fish. My
favorite way of eating fish is probably grilled. I like it to be grilled with a little seasoning and maybe a
hint of lemon. The lemon I think keeps the fish tasting fresh and alive. When you are buying fish, the fish
should never smell fishy. I know that sounds stupid, but that is the truth. If it smells fishy, then it is
probably old. You don't want to waste your money on bad fish. 

Fish should smell like the sea. Always buy fish with the head on it. If cleaning a fish bothers you, have
the person selling it to you chop it off. The eyes should look clear and not foggy. It should look like it was
just caught yesterday. With fish, freshness is the most important thing. 

Like I said, I don't believe that anyone should avoid eating meat. I think that it is good for you. The catch
is, you need to be careful what you eat. If you can do that, you have it made.