How Does Fat Content Influence How We Cook Meats?

How Does Fat Content Influence How We Cook Meats? Fat may affect juiciness by enhancing the water-holding capacity of meat, by lubricating the muscle fibers during cooking, by increasing the tenderness of meat and thus the apparent sensation of juiciness, or by stimulating salivary flow during mastication (Smith and Carpenter, 1974). What does fat provide

How Much Fat Should An Athlete Eat?

How Much Fat Should An Athlete Eat? Fat intake for an athlete should range between 20-35% of total daily calories. Current dietary guidelines recommend that 10% of fat intake should come from monounsaturated sources, 10% from polyunsaturated sources, and no more Page 2 than 10% from saturated fat. Should athletes eat more fat? Why do