Despite the bad press, beef is an excellent muscle building food. There are many forms to choose, but I prefer to buy the lower fat choices. As a whole beef contains more saturated fat than other meats, but you can eliminate a good portion of that fat if you make sure to trim the excess fat from the meat before cooking. Or in the case of ground beef, simply choose the lower fat versions.
When buying beef you should always look for cuts that are bright red in color. As with chicken, the meat should not have a strong odor. If the meat is pale or looks brownish in any way, you should avoid purchasing it.
When cooking any meat, try to grill or broil it instead of frying it. This will allow the excess saturated fat to drain off. Yes, I said earlier that fat is good, but saturated fat should be kept to a minimum as it’s the fat that can cause health problems in the future if eaten in excess.