Mince: Nutritional Powerhouse & Family Favourite

Mince is a type of meat that you can’t go wrong with. Not only is it incredibly versatile (think patties, koftas, cottage pie, meatballs – the list goes on!), it is also packed with easy-to-absorb nutrients.

With mince, you don’t need to eat a lot of it to get the nutritional goodness. In fact, a 100g portion of lean, stewed, beef mince contains a good source* of protein, zinc, vitamins B3 and B12. It also contains a source** of iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins B1, B2 and B6. On the whole, these nutrients are essential for everyday functioning and can support:

• Fighting fatigue and tiredness
• Growth and development
• Brain function
• Immunity
• Hair, skin and nail health
• Muscle and bone strength
• Wound healing

It’s worth flagging that these things are determined by overall diet and lifestyle over a long period of time (so don’t expect your hair and nails to grow rapidly overnight after having one bowl of spag bol!). However, a protein-rich diet, that features moderate amounts of red meat (up to 500g a week), including mince, is a great place to start.