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Express Tribune
23-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Experts urge safe meat preservation
Health experts have advised citizens to adopt proper meat preservation methods, have the know-how to consume fresh meat to keep their health intact, and avoid risks of saving it from heat and loadshedding. The ritual of Sunnah Ibrahimi (RA) is performed on Eidul Azha by Muslims as a prerequisite for Hajj each year, which is considered the greatest sacrifice in Islam. Talking to a private news channel, Associate Professor and Gastroenterologist Dr Abdullah bin Khalid of the Aga Khan University Hospital has recommended that the citizens should consume sacrificial meat in the form of steaming or boiling, not in processed form. He said that the use of red meat in processed form is not good for humans adding that World Health Organization (WHO) had already declared the consumption of red meat can cause many harmful effects on humans' health and quoted American Heart Disease department estimate that only 350 gram of meat per week can be consumed. Dr Abdullah recommended different precautionary measures i.e. from cutting of qurbani meat till the process of its cooking such as, 1) the meat should be cleared of all the fats, 2) cook the meat in healthy oils i.e. olive oil that is extra virgin oil, canola oil or sunflower oil etc, 3) red meat should not be cooked on high flame, or till prolonged time as it will decrease its nutritive value adding that he said cooking the meat on high flame may be tasty but would be low in nutrition wise, 4) cook meat on low flame will retain its the nutrition value, 5) use meat with salads and chutnies. Replying to a question, he said that patients with heart issues, angina, and high cholesterol should use red meat in moderate quantity, adding that we do not advise them not to eat meat anyway.
Express Tribune
14-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Health experts urgesafe meat consumption
Health experts have urged citizens to adopt proper meat preservation and consumption practices post Eidul Azha to avoid health risks, particularly in light of high temperatures and electricity load-shedding. Speaking to a private news channel on Saturday, Associate Professor and Gastroenterologist Dr Abdullah bin Khalid from Aga Khan University Hospital, emphasised that qurbani meat should ideally be consumed fresh and prepared using healthy cooking methods such as steaming or boiling, rather than frying or processing. Dr Abdullah warned that excessive consumption of red meat, especially in processed forms, poses health risks. He referred to World Health Organisation (WHO) findings that link red meat consumption to several health issues, adding that the American Heart Association recommends limiting red meat intake to 350 grams per week. He offered the following guidelines for handling and preparing qurbani meat: Remove excess fat from the meat before cooking. Use healthy oils such as extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil. Avoid high flames and overcooking, as these reduce the nutritional value of meat. Cook on low heat to preserve nutrients. Pair meat with fresh salads and green chutney for a balanced meal. For patients with heart conditions, high cholesterol, or angina, Dr Abdullah advised moderation rather than complete avoidance. "We don't recommend cutting meat out entirely, but it must be consumed in controlled portions," he said.
