The celebration of the day of the lamb on June 23, or San Juan, if you prefer, is the perfect excuse to discover the new cuts of lamb, more suitable for preparing on the barbecue: the French rack, tournedó, the collar, the tomahawk, the saratoga french rack, the t-bone and the churrasco…
These are the cuts that are best suited to cooking on the barbecue because in most cases they are cuts attached to the bone and all the meat attached to the bone is the tastiest and best suited to the barbecue as it provides a distinctive flavor.
A “sustainable and natural” meat
Lamb meat is the most sustainable and natural. And at the same time it is one of the most nutritionally complete, so they are perfect to include in our diet: varied and balanced. It is included in the group of red meats and, in this same group, it stands out for being one of the most nutritious among beef, horse, bull, quail or duck. You have more information about the nutritional elements of lamb meat at www.canalcordero.com
Next, we are going to explain what are the main benefits that lamb meat provides to children and adults. Do you want to meet them?
- It is a meat rich in proteins of high biological value, which contribute to the increase and preservation of muscles. In addition, thanks to this, lamb meat helps a better growth and the normal development of the bones of the little ones.
- Contains niacin, better known as vitamin B3, which helps us reduce tiredness and fatigue. This property is a very favorable point for the elderly and adults, since they are more likely to suffer from fatigue and wear out more throughout the day than a child.
- It has vitamin B6 and B12, which contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system and proper formation of red blood cells. Very important points to take into account both in adults and children, as they will help us protect ourselves from different common diseases.
- It has a high potassium content, a mineral that feeds our nervous system and keeps it healthy.
- Closely related to the first commented point, we find phosphorus, another of the nutritional elements that we find in this rich meat and that will help us maintain strong and healthy bones and teeth.
- It contains zinc and selenium, two minerals that help us greatly. The first to the protection of cells, which can suffer oxidative damage with the passage of age, and the second to a much stronger maintenance of nails and hair.
You can expand the nutritional value of lamb and kid meat at this link.
San Juan, the day of the lamb
On June 23 the sector celebrates the day of the lamb. What was traditionally a day to get together and celebrate San Juan, today will once again be a day of celebration. And nothing better than doing it around a barbecue with lamb at home with family and friends. Or ask for them through the companies that can bring you the different cuts to your home.
