10 Reasons why you should eat the rabbit

Rabbit meat
Dressed rabbit meat

Rabbit meat is categorized under white meat and it is fine in texture. Rabbit meat can be prepared in the same way as chicken meat – grilled, roasted, fried or stewed.

Rabbit meat is widely recommended because:


  • It is one of the best white-meat available.
  • The meat has high percentage of easily digestible protein.
  • Cholesterol and fat level in rabbit meat is much lower than chicken, turkey, beef, and pork. For this reason rabbit meat has been used and is suitable for special diets such as those for heart disease patients, diets for the aged, low sodium diets, weight reduction diets, etc.
  • Rabbit meat contains lesser calorie value compared to chicken, beef and others.
  • There is no religious taboo or social stigma regarding the consumption of this meat.
  • The sodium content of rabbit meat is comparatively less than that of other meats.
  • The calcium and phosphorus content of this meat are of higher value than that of other meats.
  • The ration of meat to bone is high meaning there is more edible meat on the carcass.
  • Rabbit meat with the many benefits does not have a strong flavor and is comparable to chicken but not identical.
  • They are usually disease free animals but negligence is the only factor that causes complications.   

There are so many health benefits to eating rabbit meat. It is healthy and cheap to produce. Why not try to incorporate some rabbit meat into your diet today. Raise some rabbits in your lots, yards or pastures. Become closer to your food supply know what you eat. Use rabbit as a replacement for chicken in any chicken recipe and you will like it.

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