Ostrich Meat

[Justontime]

I am not very adventurous attitude when it comes to food, I like to stick to what I know. My husband is just the opposite he will try anything. He tried ostrich at the farmers market and he really liked it, now he buys it regularly. Apparently it is quite a healthy choice. Has anyone else tried it?

[tiny82]

Theoretically, it tastes similar to beef and is low in fat and cholesterol, as well as high in calcium, protein and iron. It's healthier than turkey or chicken meat. I haven't thought of eating animals I see on Discovery channel :) and I'm not that "adventurous". I'll just stick to chicken breasts...

[flutemj]

I have a friend who likes ostrich meat, but I am not sure where he gets it from, but to be honest I have never looked for it. I believe it is healthy because it is a very lean meat, but I don't know what it tastes like, does anyone else know? My first reaction was that I wouldn't want to eat it, but having thought about it logically I don't see why I shouldn't try it.

[kelly_cheek]

I have a friend who likes ostrich meat, but I am not sure where he gets it from, but to be honest I have never looked for it. I believe it is healthy because it is a very lean meat, but I don't know what it tastes like, does anyone else know? My first reaction was that I wouldn't want to eat it, but having thought about it logically I don't see why I shouldn't try it.

Indeed, it's expensive but very healthy. It's a RED meat and has a similar taste to beef, but, of course, with way less fat and cholesterol than beef. I think I saw frozen ostrich leg for sale at a big supermarket, I don't remember where. Hmm...I think I'd give it a try. I would like to taste an ostrich steak.

[flutemj]

I haven't thought of eating animals I see on Discovery channel :) and I'm not that "adventurous". I'll just stick to chicken breasts...

That's an interesting thought, why are we so influenced by our emotions about what we eat? I would not object to eating ostrich because I don't have especially strong feelings about them. I only eat cattle and pigs because I was brought up to accept it as normal, but I quite like them as animals and if I thought about it too much I wouldn't eat their meat. I don't eat rabbit, veal, horse or venison for much the same reason. Assuming they are not protected or endangered, there is no logical reason why it is ok to eat one animal and not another

[serena]

I've tried bird meat before but definitely not ostrich meat. It doesn't surprise me that it's expensive though, since it's not something you run across quite often. I would definitely try if I had the chance.

[flutemj]

This site has some interesting information about the nutritional value of ostrich meat and it also has some recipes. I can't imagine it playing a significant part in my diet because it is a bit expensive, but I think I will try it. http://www.ostrich-meat.co.uk/

[billy]

hmm.. it does sound a bit strange :)
I never tried it before.. the only strange food i ever ate was.. turkey. Of course, i only eat it once a year and that's it.
If you say it is good for dieting i may try it sometime. I do need some diversification..

[flutemj]

the only strange food i ever ate was.. turkey. Of course, i only eat it once a year and that's it. If you say it is good for dieting i may try it sometime. I do need some diversification..

Why do you only eat turkey once per year? Turkey is one of the leanest meats and it is a healthy choice, it is also fairly cheap in comparison to other meat. There are lots of things that you can do with it so you are missing out if you only have it once a year.

[tiny82]

Why do you only eat turkey once per year? Turkey is one of the leanest meats and it is a healthy choice, it is also fairly cheap in comparison to other meat. There are lots of things that you can do with it so you are missing out if you only have it once a year.

Indeed, it's recommended to eat turkey meat three times a week (without the skin, which contains fat). I like grilled turkey meat, it's delicious. Turkey also contains B vitamins, zinc (which is good for the immune system) and a good ratio of proteins. I can't say no to a turkey sandwich. But ostrich meat is healthier and it's ...red meat. Healthy red meat? yes, sir!

[crisp]

I tried ostrich meat some time ago and i liked it.
I don't eat it now because it's hard to find in my area.. But occasionally i go shopping somewhere else, for diversity, and if i find any i will surely buy some.