Buffalo (bison) is a superb alternative
to industrially produced meat from domestic livestock.
Nutritionally, you
get more protein and nutrients with fewer calories
and less fat. Research has shown that the meat
from bison is highly nutrient dense because of
the proportion of protein, fat, minerals, and
fatty acids to caloric value. Comparisons to other
meat sources have also shown that bison has a
greater concentration of iron as well as the essential
fatty acids necessary for human well being. The
nutritional value of buffalo meat is one of many
reasons The American Diabetes Association, the
American Heart Association, and the American Deitetic
Association all endorse the consumption of buffalo
meat as part of healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol
diets.
What
about the taste? Bison is good for you and tastes
great, too! Most people interviewed feel it is
the most flavorful meat they have ever tasted.
Bison is naturally flavorful and tender. It can
be prepared much the same as beef with minor
adjustments.