Health & Fitness

March, 1997

Game for Emu?It's unlikely Wendy's or McDonald's will be serving emu burgers any time soon, but you'd be wise to consider tossing a few on your own grill. Why? Because emu, along with ostrich, is a healthful, tasty alternative to beef. A 3.5-ounce portion of emu has 1.7 grams of fat and 109 calories, compared with 15.6 grams of fat and double the calories in a same-size serving of beef. Plus, emu is higher in protein and lower in cholesterol. "Game meats in general offer greater health bene...