It is meat that we eat far too rarely pheasant meat. In the past it was often and eagerly eaten, but unfortunately it was forgotten because we have no idea how healthy it is.
A pheasant is a bird from the Galidae family in a natural environmentis rampant in Europe and in some regions of Asia. The animal comes from China, but to our continent it was introduced already in the Middle Ages. There are as many as 30 subspecies of pheasant.
Pheasant meat has been eaten for centuries, which is why it has become a delicacy of Old Polish cuisine. Its taste does not resemble the popular chicken or turkey. The aftertaste of wild bird meat is slightly sourand the aroma is specific. The color will also differ from the poultry we all know, because pheasant has dark colored meat.
You can harvest pheasants yourself from the beginning of October to the end of February. They are not an endangered species. Birds are also bredso their meat can sometimes be purchased in stores.
First of all, pheasant meat is a great source iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and B vitamins. Additionally, it contains plenty of antioxidants and valuable protein. There is as much as 100 g of pheasant meat 24 g easily digestible proteinsand only 3.6 g fats.
As a result, pheasant meat is very rich and… lean and light. Low caloric cost will keep you full for long hoursthewill support muscle regeneration and weight loss. Therefore, it should be eaten by athletes and manual workers.
Pheasant meat has properties that allow… maintaining proper cholesterol levels. It has a normalizing effect on both “bad” LDL cholesterol and the “good” HDL fraction. Meaning that will protect the cardiovascular system from the development of many diseases, including atherosclerosishypertension, heart failure.
Eating pheasant meat is positive will affect the nervous system. It will improve your thought processes, will increase concentration and the ability to remember. It will alleviate the symptoms of stress, improve your mood and reduce the risk of anxiety and depression. Moreover, maybe this increase the body’s immunity and eliminate inflammation.
Pheasant played a very important role in Old Polish cuisinewhere he was the main character of many dishes. This meat is perfect for baking. It goes well with fruits such as japples, cranberries, red currants, pears. It is worth pouring it with good white wine and seasoning thyme and rosemary.
You can also prepare an outstanding broth with pheasant. Before cooking, however, the meat should be frozen to make it tender. This soup has a characteristic, unique aroma.
Source: zyowanie.abczdrowie.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
