Suffering from high cholesterol makes you have to be selective in choosing food. Mcertain foods, such as offal and meatgoat, contain cholesterol that must be limited intake.
Goat meat contains a variety of nutrients needed by the body, such as protein, fat, potassium, iron, zinc, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, folate, B vitamins, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
Although it contains a variety of these nutrients, goat meat is a source of saturated fat, which if consumed too much can increase bad cholesterol levels in the body.
There are two types of cholesterol in the body, namely bad cholesterol (LDL/llow density lipoprotein) and good cholesterol (HDL/high-density lipoprotein).
LDL cholesterol is called bad cholesterol because if the levels in the blood are excessive, it can cause atherosclerosis or plaque buildup on the walls of blood vessels. When it occurs in the blood vessels of the heart and brain, atherosclerosis can cause heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
While HDL cholesterol is called good cholesterol because this cholesterol can remove bad LDL cholesterol from the blood. This makes HDL cholesterol able to prevent heart disease and stroke.
Cholesterol and Goat Meat
Keep in mind that all foods of animal origin contain cholesterol. As previously stated, cholesterol is needed by the body to build cell walls, support metabolism, and make various hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone.
Consuming goat meat is not a problem, as long as it is not excessive. Cholesterol content of each meat is different. Here is the amount of cholesterol in every 100 grams of meat:
- Goat meat contains 75 mg of cholesterol.
- Lamb contains 110 mg of cholesterol.
- Beef (sirloin cut) contains about 90 milligrams, while lean beef contains 65 milligrams of cholesterol.
- Skinless chicken breast contains 85 mg of cholesterol.
- Chicken thighs contain 135 mg of cholesterol.
When compared to lamb, fatty beef, and chicken breast or thighs, mutton actually contains less cholesterol.
Healthy Ways to Eat Goat Meat
In order to get nutritional intake from goat meat while reducing cholesterol, then pay attention to how to process and the amount of goat meat intake consumed. Because if you eat too much or cooked in an unhealthy way, then the body can experience high cholesterol.
To be healthier, it is recommended that you process goat meat into roasted, grilled, or soup goats. Do not fry goat meat, because it can increase the levels of saturated fat and cholesterol in the meat.
In addition, cut the fat on the goat meat before processing it. You can also add vegetables and fruits when eating goat meat. Consuming goat meat with vegetables and fruit can help reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body.
As long as it is within reasonable limits, consumption of goat meat is still okay. However, if you like and often eat goat meat or other types of meat, you are encouraged to regularly check cholesterol levels to anticipate the occurrence of high cholesterol. If cholesterol levels are already high, you should consult a doctor for treatment.
