Meat is a highly nutritious food, and the only good source of iron that some children get. As so many meals include meat, it's worth thinking how best to use it.
Nutritional value
Red meat and dark chicken meat supply protein and a wide range of minerals and vitamins, notably B vitamins and iron. The amount of saturated fat in lean red beef is very small (1.7 per cent), less than that in chicken. Offal (kidney, liver, heart) is particularly health- building.
Liver is the most nutrient-packed meat of all and a huge bargain. It is an exceptionally rich source of iron, vitamin A and all the B vitamins; 100g of fried chicken livers can have an amazing 240mcg of folate.
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