About the Author. Augusta Stevenson was a writer of childrenâs books and a teacher. She wrote several Childhood of Famous Americans titles, including books about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Paul Revere, Sitting Bull, Benjamin Franklin, and Molly Pitcher.
Why you think it's bad: It's unhealthy meat that's loaded with preservatives. Why it's not: Beef jerky is high in protein and doesn't raise your level of insulinâa hormone that signals your body to store fat. That makes it an ideal between-meals snack, especially when you're trying to lose weight.
Jerky is the process of cooking meat, then drying it for later consumption. There are several ways to make jerky, including drying, smoking and curing the meat, but the most important aspect of making jerky is choosing the right kind of meat. Beef flank steak, venison, tenderloin and rump roast are among the best choices for jerky because they tend to be lean and flavorful.