Game

Rabbit

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A very lean white game meat.

Effect on the body: high-quality lean protein for muscle with very little fat; because it is so lean, eat it as part of a varied diet with other fats.

Benefits

  • Lean protein
  • B12
  • Selenium
  • Phosphorus

Pros

  • Extremely lean and low in fat
  • Sustainable
  • Mild flavour

Cons

  • So lean it can cause "protein poisoning" if eaten as the only food source
  • Small bones
  • Less familiar

Sources & references

  1. WHO — Q&A on red/processed meat
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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