Meat

Better buys

• All lean cuts of meat – e.g. lean pork, lamb, or beef with little visible fat.

Good to know

• Cut the fat off the meat before cooking or buy meat without visible fat.
• 100 – 150 grams of meat, chicken or fish is enough for one person each day. The amount that fits into the palm of your hand is a good guide to the size of a serving.
• Grilled, baked, steamed, boiled, casseroled or microwaved meat is lower in fat than fried or roasted meat.
• Skimming the fat off the top of casseroles, stews, mince and boil ups will lower the fat content.
• Add extra vegetables or legumes to make meat go further.

Watch points

• Sausages, saveloys, luncheon sausage, bacon, pork bones, brisket, and salami are high in fat and salt.
• Tinned meats may be high in salt.