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Packing a punch, this is a blend of Big Chief's hottest spices! The 80g bags are perfect if you want a quick snack that satisfies. Hot Flavour.
9g of Protein
Beef jerky is an easy source of complete protein. A 30g serving of Big Chief Hot beef jerky contains 9g of protein. Protein is the building block of the body's cells, and is one of the most important substances you can eat. It is essential to the human diet not only because it provides energy, but also because it is critical to the growth and repair of cells. Protein also supports the immune system and helps regulate metabolism.
Did You Know?
Beef jerky is high in protein and doesn't raise your level of insulin, the hormone that signals your body to store fat. This makes beef jerky an ideal between-meals snack, especially when you're trying to lose weight.
A bag of beef jerky will power your mind through the afternoon slump more effectively than a sugary drink. Although glucose is your body’s primary energy source, new research shows that your brain prefers protein. Scientists were able to establish that orexin cells, which release stimulants into your grey cells to keep your brain alert, work most effectively with protein-based fuel.
Source of Iron
Vitamins and minerals play similar roles in the body, regulating normal functions such as digestion, tissue growth, and respiration. Beef is a source of the mineral iron, critical to health because it assists the blood’s hemoglobin in carrying oxygen to the body’s cells. Iron is especially important in women between age 14-50 and iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in North America.
Only 1g of Carbohydrate
With only 1g of carbohydrates in a 30g package, Big Chief Hot beef jerky has a high protein content while still being low in fat and low in carbohydrates. Big Chief Beef Jerky is an excellent choice for those of you trying to lose weight with a high protein, low carb diet, such as the Atkins diet.
140 Calorie Snack
A 30g serving of Big Chief Hot beef jerky has only 140 calories. This amount of calorie intake makes Big Chief meat snacks a great choice, as it is good practice to keep snacks within the 100 to 200 calorie range.
Ingredients:
Beef, Salt, Spices and Spice Extracts, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Potato Starch, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.