|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nutrient content and associated benefits of South African lamb and mutton
|
|
|
|
|
Protein:
Protein in crucial for the regulation and maintenance of the body
|
|
Magnesium:
Important to combat osteoporosis, heart disease and diabetes
|
|
Selenium:
Protect the body against cancer causing agents as well as the development of heart disease
|
|
Iron:
Essential for the functioning of many biochemical processes A sufficient supply of iron plays a role in electron transfer reactions, gene regulation, binding and transport of oxygen and the regulation of cell growth and differentiation
Dietary iron exists in two forms: heme iron found in haemoglobin and myoglobin, as well as non-heme iron.
Sources of heme iron: organ meat, lean lamb, lean mutton, lean beef, ostrich, pork, fish, poultry, game and shellfish.
Sources of non-heme iron: dried and baked beans, raisins, nuts, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables, chocolate and whole grain breads
|
|
 |
Zinc:
A component of every living cell Essential for the structure and function of numerous enzymes.
Important for growth, maintaining a strong immune system, sperm production, night vision, appetite, wound healing and for the sense of taste and smell |
Vitamin B1/Thiamin:
Important for the breakdown of carbohydrates, protein and fat from the diet |
Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin:
Important for the production of energy from food |
Vitamin B3/Niacin:
Plays a role in the chemical breakdown of sugar and fatty acids and provides energy |
Vitamin B6/ Pyridoxine:
Regulates blood glucose and energy levels. Plays an integral role in the production of red blood cells |
Vitamin B12/Cobalamin:
Supplies energy to the body by breaking down the carbohydrates and fats from the diet. Essential for the nervous system and brain performance, in particular concentration and memory |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|