Spaghetti meat sauce is just one of the options in front of you if you like having spaghetti for lunch, and is a pretty common option. This sauce originates from mediterranean countries where having cattle and access to vegetables is a given. However, when it comes to calorie count, it is not quite the best option.

What are the components of spaghetti meat sauce and are they healthy for you? The basic component for the sauce is usually ground beef, rich in calories and with pretty high fat levels, so, if possible, pick out a lean piece of steak to grind up. This is red meat, rich in iron and cholesterol, so consuming too much of it may increase chances of having heart problems.

Other ingredients are much more health-friendly. Onions are good for regulating blood sugar and supplying you with vitamins; tomato has lots of minerals and vitamins with preventative effects on your health; and basil is a great source of Vitamin K and A.

You can treat yourself to spaghetti with meat sauce once or twice per week, just make sure you don't go overboard and that you get a lot of physical activity to follow up on the meal, so as to burn off the calories.