Meat

Health-promoting eating and diet are mainly based on plant products such as vegetables, berries and fruits, whole grains and legumes. It also includes fish, vegetable oils and other sources of soft fat, such as nuts and seeds. A varied diet includes moderate amounts of fat-free or low-fat dairy products, poultry and some red meat. A diet composed in this way is rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and in the right proportion of good quality carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Choose low-fat and low-salt meat products
- Red meat is particularly rich in easily absorbable iron. Meat is also an important source of selenium. When choosing red meat (beef, lamb and pork), it is a good idea to choose meat products that are as low in fat as possible.

Proteins consist of a total of 20 different amino acids, ten of which the human body cannot produce itself, but must obtain from food. Amino acids act as building blocks in tissue and enzyme proteins, as well as in many hormones and neurotransmitters. Protein contains 17 kJ (4 kcal) of energy per gram.
Excess protein is not stored, but is converted into fat in the body.

The most important sources of vitamin B12 are meat, dairy products and fish. For people following a vegan diet, plant-based drinks fortified with vitamin B12 and dietary supplements containing vitamin B12 and iodine are recommended.