So Long, Fare well

So long, fare well. I'm afraid this very well may be the last blog I post given that my class, these blogs were intended for, is reaching it's end. I hope that my blogs have provided some sort of insight for any readers looking to find more information related to the benefits of meat in the diet. I also hope that for the most part the facts I provided remained free of biased for those trying to make their own decisions. However, now I would like to make my stance clear. Meat is important. We consumers do and always will require the nutrients obtained through meat in order keep our bodies healthy.

Meat is an excellent source of complete protein. It contains all the amino acids your body needs to not only develop, but also maintain muscles. Vegetarian diets  don’t contain foods with complete proteins, so they aren’t as good at building and maintaining strong muscles. According to an article on BioEd Online, the website of the Baylor College of Medicine, "One study found children who consumed two spoonfuls of meat daily in addition to their regular diet had an 80-percent increase in upper-arm muscle compared to other children in the two-year study. For more information related to this study, click here.

It's important to remember that in many parts of the world, meat makes up a considerable portion of a typical diet. It contributes protein, minerals, vitamins and fat, and these nutrients are important for their beneficial effects on your well-being. Therefore, understanding how meat can affect your overall health can help you make beneficial decisions regarding your daily diet. All I am trying to say is don't write meat off from your diet because you believe it's unhealthy, especially when it is just the opposite.