Meaty Issues at Runner's World

Runner's World has a article up about how eating various forms of red meat can be healthy. Apropos of my most recent dinner, here's their entry on dark meat chicken:

Too often, runners believe that the juicy meat found in chicken thighs, wings, and legs is off-limits. That's a myth. After all, a 3.5-ounce breast has 161 calories, while an equivalent portion of dark meat runs only 200 calories. Yes, dark meat has more fat (11 grams versus four grams in white), but fewer than four grams are saturated fat. Compared to bland breasts, flavor-packed dark meat is also higher in zinc and iron. Bottom line: If you love the taste, dark meat is a healthy way to add variety to your diet, says New Orleans-based sports dietitian Molly Kimball, R.D.

I enjoy red meat frequently, and I'm especially a fan of chicken thighs for their ease and flexibility. After all, fat is flavor. But I suspect the key is a balanced diet. Sure, eating a little bit of red meat here and there isn't going to kill you. But you gotta try to throw some fish and some vegetarian meals in there too.

Meaty Issues at Runner's World