I know that you want to spend Eid al-Adha in the most comfortable and fittest way, so what should be taken into consideration for this?
- First of all, I start with the mistake you make most often; You should not consume the sacrificed meat immediately after it is slaughtered! Sacrifice meat should remain in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours after slaughter. I say at least because in the ideal time, we should actually consume the meat of the sacrifice after the Eid al-Adha. The "toughness" of meat only disappears after resting in the refrigerator for 10-14 days. In this way, the meat will be easier to cook, more delicious and your body will be able to digest it more easily.
- Prefer healthy cooking methods when preparing roasted meat, the traditional flavor of Eid al-Adha! You ask why? The cooking method, which involves contact with high temperatures for a long time by adding animal fats such as butter and lard, means that you are giving your family a meal containing carcinogens! Do you want to increase the risk of your family and loved ones getting cancer? Please ask yourself this question. While roasting; Cooking the meat in its own juice and flavoring it with plenty of vegetables and spices is the healthiest cooking method.
- So, are your holiday spices ready? We chose the 4 spices of the holiday for you; thyme, fresh rosemary, paprika and cumin. You will lighten the burden on your entire body with the digestion-facilitating effect of spices and the antioxidant effect of the digestive system.
- You also have great health responsibilities during the storage process! Meat is very sensitive to temperature due to its protein structure. It can be stored for a maximum of 2-3 days in the refrigerator, 1 week in the freezer at -2°C, and approximately 2-3 months in the freezer at -32°C, not longer. REMEMBER!
- Good luck to your meat on Eid al-Adha! bring it! While preparing the meat, take care to remove visible fat from the meat and chop the meat on a separate chopping board that will not come into contact with other foods. Animal fats are unhealthy fats that threaten heart health, all health authorities agree on this!
- So, do you know how much men and women should consume? The maximum amount of red meat that women should consume in one meal is; While it is 100-120 grams, the amount men should consume is 150-180 grams. Do not exceed your meat quota during the holidays, because your body and health will pay for exceeding your quota!
- Do we like barbecue? Then most often I will tell you about the 2 mistakes you made; Choosing fatty meat and grilling it very close to the fire. If you want to have a healthy barbecue party, keep the meat at a distance of 10-15 cm from the fire and do not let the meat burn! This way, you will eliminate carcinogenic compounds from your barbecue parties.
- Include not only meat on your plate, but also whole grain bread or whole grain (bulgur, buckwheat, whole grain rice…), rice, and vegetables next to the meat. This way, you will both increase your fiber consumption and reduce the calories of your holiday plate.
- Remember, this is the period when you need antioxidants the most! Include seasonal reds in your nutrition plan. Tomatoes, red peppers, red beets and plums are the most antioxidants of this season.
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