Health Bite

Although you might want to limit your red meat intake, do treat yourself to a bit of spring lamb this month.

Lamb is an excellent source of protein and vital nutrients, and it contains more health-promoting omega 3 fatty acids than beef.

Although you might worry about lamb’s fat content, it actually has less marbling compared to beef and most of the lamb fat can be easily trimmed off.

As a red meat, lamb is a great source of iron, which means it can help improve and prevent iron deficiency and anaemia.

It is loaded with essential B vitamins, including vitamin B6, niacin (vitamin B3), riboflavin (vitamin B2) and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and just one serving is enough to provide half your daily requirements of vitamin B12 (which keeps our nerve cells healthy). It is also a great source of the immune-boosting mineral zinc.