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British Game Starts the season in a Healthy Position

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New research confirms that British Wild Game is an excellent choice for caterers planning healthy meals. With at least 8 million adults looking for a healthier lifestyle, caterers have a stronger incentive than ever for putting British Wild Game on the menu this autumn.

Research commissioned by Game-to-Eat shows game birds are a good source of Selenium, an essential trace element that plays an important role in boosting the immune system,.

Laboratory analysis results carried by the independent food research organisation Leatherhead Food International has revealed that partridge contained 0.43 mg selenium per kg and pheasant 0.37 mg/kg. This was compared with just 0.08 mg for lamb, 0.04 for beef and 0.1 for chicken*, clearly showing that an average portion of game bird meat is an excellent way to boost selenium consumption compared with other meats.

Alexia Robinson of Game-to-Eat said: “This is excellent news for caterers. It means the health message for game is even stronger this year and when added to game being low in fat and cholesterol and a good source of protein British wild game presents a wonderful opportunity for chefs.

“Pheasant and venison are versatile meats that can be dressed up or down, served plainly or with low fat sauces. Clever use of added ingredients means you could have an extensive range of great tasting dishes under the healthy option section. “

The Game-to-Eat campaign is dedicated to promoting British Game and encouraging wider use of a natural resource. With provenance and healthy eating high on most peoples wish-lists there’s never been a better time to support your local game industry. British Game pushes all the right buttons it can be locally sourced, with full traceability, has great flavour and is low in fat.

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