Animal protein staples in America have traditionally been beef, pork and poultry, until now. American consumers are warming up to goat meat, a healthy protein choice that 75 percent of the rest of the world has been enjoying for a long time, according to the University of Missouri Extension.
Goat meat is leaner than beef with just as many grams of protein per serving and is actually lower in saturated fat than chicken. Goat meat also has more iron per serving than beef, pork, lamb or chicken.
"Consuming goat meat hasn't been part of our culture, but its popularity is rising as people search for healthy, lean, hormone-free sources of protein," said Lindsey Stevenson, nutrition and health specialist for University of Missouri Extension.
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