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Beef is a nutrient dense food and a good source of protein, zinc, iron and B vitamins. But the type of beef you choose can make a difference in your health.
The key lies in what the cows are fed and that is why grass-fed beef has a number of benefits over grain-fed beef. This article will explore what is grass-fed beef, the importance of this label and why you should be eating it.
Natural and Unprocessed
When shopping for beef to make your next Instagram-famous lasagna, or your favorite burgers for the backyard cookout, you see various label claims such as "grass fed" and "naturally raised." They evoke images of happy cows grazing on lush grass.
However, the truth is that only 1% of the beef in the US is grass-finished. Cattle begin life with their mothers and drink their milk for the first weeks and months of their lives, but once they are weaned, they move to crowded feedlots where they are given corn, protein supplements, soy, beef tallow from other slaughterhouses and a whole host of other GMO grains to ensure they gain weight fast.
This is not what nature intended for these animals, and it has a negative impact on our health. Luckily, there is a better way to enjoy the rich taste and nutrient-dense benefits of beef. Grass-fed beef is a delicious alternative. The key is to choose your cattle and finishers carefully.
Full of Nutrients
Grass fed beef is full of nutrients that help your body fight off disease, build stronger muscle and healthier bones. It is a great source of B vitamins like Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid, as well as antioxidant vitamins such as Vitamin A and Vitamin E. It also has Omega 3 fatty acids which can lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease and reduce the formation of plaque in your arteries.
The nutrient density of grass-fed meat is much higher than that of grain-fed beef. This is due to the fact that cows are raised in a natural environment and are allowed to eat the food they’re naturally meant to – grass!
By contrast, grain-fed cows spend their lives in crowded feedlots and are fed corn or other grains until they reach market weight. This isn’t the way our cattle were meant to live and it is stressful on them, pollutes the soil and makes their meat less nutritious.
Less Fat
Grass-fed beef is also rich in vitamins A and E, which are fat-soluble nutrients that help support a healthy immune system, facilitate cell growth and promote bone health.1
Whether you are making an Instagram-famous lasagna, a juicy burger or a taco dip the whole family will love, it is important to start with quality ingredients. But it can be hard to understand all the different claims on labels and know what exactly you are getting.
Grass-fed beef can be up to 2/3 lower in fat than meat from grain-fed cows. It also contains more CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which is an anti-inflammatory fat and helps reduce cholesterol. You will also find that grass-fed beef is more flavorful. The flavor of grass-fed beef is a direct reflection of the animals’ diet and is often described as earthy or grassy. If you switch from conventionally raised beef to 100% grass fed, you could save up to 17,000 calories a year!
More Flavor
Grass-fed meat is more flavorful than grain-fed beef. The fat in grass-fed beef lubricates the muscle fibers as they are chewed, adding tenderness to the meat. The fat also triggers salivation, preparing the mouth for the festival of juiciness that will soon follow.
If you want a true taste test, cook up a ribeye steak from each type of meat and enjoy them both side by side. The fatty, marbled grass-fed ribeye will have more buttery, rich flavor and the leaner grain-fed ribeye may have a more earthier, gamey taste, depending on your preference.
Whether you prefer the flavor of grass-fed or grain-fed beef, know that either choice is a good, wholesome option for your meals. Just make sure you are choosing beef that has been raised naturally, without antibiotics, hormones or chemicals, and if possible look for a label that says organic. This ensures that your meat was grown without the dangerous herbicide glyphosate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are organic foods?
Organic produce can be grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. No growth hormones are used. Animal testing is also not done. These crops can grow naturally so that farmers don't have to use pesticides or weed control.
Organic farming practices also maintain soil quality by reducing erosion and conserving water resources. In addition, organics are better for our health because they contain more nutrients than conventional food. Organic foods are often higher in fiber, lower in fat, and less calories than those produced conventionally.
What should I be looking out for when shopping organic products
USDA-certified organic label are desirable. This seal signifies that the product meets specific USDA standards. On all packages, boxes and cartons, look for the USDA Organic seal.
When shopping for meat ensure it comes only from cows that are fed 100% organic feed. Cattle are ruminants. This means they chew the cud. Ruminant cattle have four stomach compartments: rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. If the cow is to be labeled "100% organic", all of its parts must have been organically fed.
Chicken should be only purchased from chickens raised on organic feed, and not given antibiotics. Chickens are omnivores. This means they can eat both plant and animal food. Omnivorous chickens possess a digestive tract made up of a crop.
You should ensure you only buy dairy products made from milk that has been produced by cows who have been fed 100% organically grown food. Like ruminants, dairy cattle have four stomachs. The fourth stomach compartment is the udder.
If you are buying other types of livestock, make sure to check the label to determine the percentage of their diet. For example, pork may be marked "95% organic" to indicate that 95 percent of the pork's feed is organic.
What are the best organic vegetables for you?
Organic vegetables are the healthiest and most nutritious foods available to humans. They are the best food on earth.
Organic produce is free from pesticides and herbicides. These chemicals pose severe dangers to our health as well as the environment.
Organic produce also has more nutrients, vitamins minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients. They also contain more fibre, essential fatty acids, enzymes, fiber, and enzymes. Organic produce is more nutritious and healthier.
Organic vegetables taste great and are safe to eat. Consuming organic produce has no known side effects.
Any grocery store can sell organic fruits and vegetables. As long as they are produced according to USDA guidelines (which means they meet the standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture), they are labelled "organic." If you cannot find organic produce at your local grocery store, check out online retailers such as Amazon or Walmart.
Statistics
- As for organic meat, regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviours (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. (usda.gov)
- To provide the highest quality products and services to every customer, with a dedicated workforce that puts the customer first and takes the extra step to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and loyalty. (hollinsorganic.com)
- Once certified by the USDA, it can fall into one of four categories: "100 percent organic", "organic," "made with organic ingredients," or "made with less than 70 percent organic ingredients. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to a study performed by consumerreports.org, organic products, compared to non-organic products, ranged anywhere from 13 percent cheaper to 303 percent more expensive. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
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- Organic Industry Survey
- U.S. sales of organic products soared to new heights, reaching nearly $62Billion in 2020
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- PubMed: Assessment of the micronutrients found in plant foods that are produced using organic and conventional agricultural techniques - PubMed
- Comparison of the total amount of phenolic and/or ascorbic acids in freeze-dried and dried marionberry, strawberry, or corn grown using conventional and organic agricultural practices - PubMed
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How To
Are there any negatives to buying organic goods?
Organic food has numerous benefits. There are some downsides to organic food. These include higher consumer prices, lower quality standards, and fewer choices.
There is nothing wrong with wanting more variety in groceries. We have been trained to expect inferior food that tastes bad. This is why grocery stores are stocked with the same prepackaged products.
Organic food is increasingly becoming popular, thanks to the fact that it has better nutrition and tastes amazing. How can you convince people to pay a little more?
Well, you could tell them that organic food costs more. This doesn't necessarily mean organic food tastes better. This might make them suspicious about your motives.
It is better to emphasize its positive aspects. Organic food has more nutrients, and is free of pesticides and other antibiotics. Organic food is also grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or herbicides. This makes it healthier for our bodies and the environment.
Many people turn down organic food simply because it is too costly. If they take into account the health benefits, however, they might decide that spending a few extra dollars per week is worthwhile.
Organic food tastes better, because it's made under strict guidelines to prevent contamination. Organic food is more likely to contain vitamins, minerals, or antioxidants.
Organic food is also better for you because it's picked later. This makes the food more fresh and easier to digest.
Organic food is typically cheaper, because organic farming requires less labour and fertilizer.
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