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Good reasons for buying
Quebec Milk-Fed Veal


Naturally lean, tender and full of flavour, milk-fed veal is an excellent source of protein, a perfect part of a healthy, balanced diet. Quebec Milk-Fed Veal fully meets the recommendations of Canada's Food Guide. In addition, Quebec Milk-Fed Veal is versatile and, depending on the cut, can be served for a sophisticated reception or in economical everyday dishes. An August 2000 detailed study by the Fédération des producteurs de bovins du Québec on the nutritional content of milk-fed veal revealed many good reasons why consumers should choose Quebec Milk-Fed Veal.
Its low fat content
Fats play an important role in the body. They are a source of concentrated energy and supply the essential fatty acids that the body needs to fuction. However, a diet that is too rich in fats increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown a link between dietary fats, blood cholesterol levels and cardiovascular diseases.*
Cooked Quebec Milk-Fed Veal is considered extra lean, because it contains 7.5% or less fat per serving.

Study made by the Fédértion des producteurs de bovins du Québec and the Ontario Veal Association. 1999-2000 *Fichier canadien sur les éléments nutritifs, Santé Canada.

Is Quebec Milk-Fed Veal lean? Some comparisons...

The above values are approximate.

Its vitamin and mineral content
UA Canadian* study made in 2000 showed that Quebec Milk-Fed Veal is a very nutritional food. It is a source of magnesium and of iron as well as an excellent source of vitamin B12 and of zinc.
In addition to being present in significant quantities in Quebec Milk-Fed Veal, iron from animal origin is more easily absorbed by the system than the iron found in vegetables. Veal liver, considerd as being one of the finest livers, is also an excellent source of vitamin A. In general, meat also contain B complex vitamine such as thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.

Iron and B12
Recognized for their role in the formation of red blood cells.	Quebec Milk-Fed Veal contains more iron and vitamin B12 than pork or chicken.
Magnesium
Essential fo tissue formation bone development.	Quebec Milk-Fed Veal, pork and chicken contain comparable quantities.
Zinc
Plays a role in the formation of tissue.	Quebec Milk-Fed Veal contains more zinc than pork or chicken.
Vitamine A (retinol)
Recognized for its role in the development of healthy bones and teeth, for increasing night vision and in the proper maintenance of skin and mucus membranes.	Contained in liver, Quebec Milk-Fed Veal liver is one of the best.
*Study by the Fédération des producteurs de bovins du Québec and the Ontario Veal Association, 1999-2000.

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