The health benefits of venison

As people strive to eat healthier, more nutritious foods, they are discovering a delicious alternative to beef and other red meats. Venison, or deer meat, is lean, rich in flavour and low in calories. It’s also versatile meat, which can be made into steak, sausages, meatballs, burgers, casseroles, stews and more.  So, let’s take a look at venison nutrition in more detail …

Venison Nutrition Facts

1. High in Protein, Low in Fat.
Venison is an excellent source of protein, as it is rich in protein but low in fat. Not only is it low-fat meat, but its levels of saturated fat are much lower than in other red meats.

2. Zero Carbs and Low-Calorie.
Deer meat is free of carbohydrates and contains fewer calories than beef or even chicken breast.

3. Low in Sodium
Venison is naturally low in sodium, so it’s better for your heart than other red meats.

4. Rich in Vitamins and Minerals
It contains minerals that are good for health, including iron, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Plus, vitamins B6 and B12, riboflavin, niacin and thiamin.

How to Cook Venison Healthily

Replacing beef and other red meats with venison will certainly help you to eat more healthily. However, it’s important to cook your deer meat in a healthy way to ensure you receive all of the benefits.

Make sure you remove any excess fat from the meat before you start. Try to use just a small amount of oil or butter to cook the meat. And be careful not to add too much salt when seasoning.

Try our Venison

So, if this venison nutrition information has encouraged you to try some deer meat for yourself, check out our venison recipes or buy some from our online shop. At Stagison, we produce low fat, highly nutritious venison meat, ethically farmed right here in Scotland. Please contact us if you’d like to know more.