Adopt good eating habits while maintaining the pleasure of eating. It is simple: you have to make the right choices. Take care of your heart and give it what is best!



Too much fat is harmful to your health.

Fat is essential to maintain good health. Unfortunately, it represents a concentrated source of energy that causes weight gain. In addition, a diet too rich in saturated fat and hydrogenated fat may cause cardiovascular diseases. The objective of healthy eating is not to completely eliminate fat, but rather to make moderate and enlightened choices when eating.



Quebec milk-fed veal: extra lean meat.

A recent study produced the nutritional value of Quebec milk-fed veal. One of the highlights of the study is the low fat content of milk-fed veal. According to the Canadian regulation, milk-fed veal is classified as extra lean meat because it contains less than 7.5 % of fat. In fact, Quebec milk-fed veal contains 5 g of fat per 100 g of cooked meat. In addition to being extra lean, Quebec milk-fed veal can be advantageously compared to chicken, which is well known for its low fat content.

Fat content for 100 g
of cooked meat
Quebec milk-fed veal escalope *
3.4 g
Quebec milk-fed veal shoulder roast *
3.4 g
Chicken breast **
2.1 g
Quebec milk-fed veal rib chop *
6.7 g
Slice of Quebec milk-fed veal blade *
6.1 g
Chicken legs with back *
7.0 g
* Study made by the Fédération des producteurs de bovins du Québec and the Ontario Veal Association. 1999-2000.
** Canadian Chicken Marketing Board. “The fact about fat. How can chicken help reduce the consumption of fat” 1996.


The butcher, your ally!

If a cut of Quebec milk-fed veal is not on the meat counter, do not hesitate to ask your butcher. He will be happy to prepare it for you. In addition, he will share his helpful cooking tips so you can cook your dishes to perfection.


Is Quebec milk-fed veal lean? Some comparisons…

Food
Quantity
Gras (g)
Crackers, Breton type
6 crackers
5.6
Regular mayonnaise
15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
11
Croissant
1 (60 g / 2 oz)
12
Quebec milk-fed veal escalope
90 g (3 oz) cooked
3.1
Top round beef
90 g (3 oz) cookedt
3.4

Note: The above values are approximate.

Beware of hidden fat

The majority of fat we consume is hidden in food. Processed and ready to eat foods such pastries, chips, cookies and fast food contain high quantities of fat. In order to properly assess the quantity of fat consumed, it is important to carefully read the labels for these kinds of products. Remember that the higher an ingredient is on a list, the higher is its content in a product.



What should we think of the cholesterol contained in food?

 Cholesterol is naturally present in food of animal origin. Variety meats (liver, kidneys, etc.) and eggs contain a lot more cholesterol while meat, poultry and fish contain less. What we must understand is that food cholesterol is not the main cause of the increase in blood cholesterol. The quantity and the type of fat we consume each day have a great influence on the level of cholesterol. Therefore, you cannot just eat cholesterol free food to reduce blood cholesterol. Processed food of vegetal origin such as bakery products, pastries and snacks do not contain cholesterol but often contain large quantities of hydrogenated and saturated fat, two types of fat that increase the level of blood cholesterol.



Myth: I do not eat meat, therefore I am a healthy eater

Wrong! Choosing lean meats is a totally healthy choice. Meat provides numerous nutrients essential to the body. For example, Quebec milk-fed veal is an excellent source of vitamin B12 and zinc as well as a good source of iron and magnesium. The Canadian food guide to healthy eating recommends the consumption of 2 to 3 portions of meat and meat substitutes every day. According to the Guide, a portion corresponds to 90 g (3 oz) of cooked meat, which is equivalent to the inside of the palm of a hand or the size of a deck of cards.

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Good habits to develop!

When purchasing…

  • Often choose lean meats such as Quebec milk-fed veal, poultry or fish
  • Read labels carefully to make a wise food choice regarding fat and sodium content.

When preparing….

  • Remove all visible fat from meat before cooking
  • Choose cooking methods that do not require the addition of fat, such as the oven, a wok, braise, steam cooking, the barbecue or the grill.
  • Bread the meat yourself with corn flakes seasoned with pepper, herbs and spices instead of commercial products. Choose oven cooking instead of frying.
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Express health meals…

  • Use lean ground Quebec milk-fed veal to prepare chilli, hamburger, pizza toppings, pasta sauce, etc.
  • Strips of Quebec milk-fed veal are ideal to prepare fajitas, pasta casseroles, vegetable sautés and salads.
  • Leftover Quebec milk-fed veal roast? Use it to make a delicious sandwich low in fat.
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