Beef and your health

Can beef help prevent wrinkles?

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:45:40 -0400

Beef is an excellent source of Coenzyme Q10, which has been shown to help reduce the formation of wrinkles. It is also believed to reduce blood pressure, lessen the effect of strokes, and help cure cancer. read more »

Grass-fed beef is a superb source of good fats.

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:29:42 -0400

Over the course of the past century, medical advice on eating fats has come full-circle. We now realize that what our ancestors ate naturally is the best diet of all — simply because that’s what our bodies are designed for.

Grass-fed beef is a much healthier choice than feedlot beef, because of the natural nutrients available to the cattle when they are out at pasture. Those nutrients get passed on to you when you eat their beef. read more »

Grass-fed beef is becoming scientifically accepted as nutritionally superior.

arvana — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:30:49 -0400

Pasture-raised, grass-fed beef is an exceptional source of omega-3s, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).

When you think about it, it just makes sense that the diet of our cattle will affect the nutrient value of their meat. Giving them natural, healthy feed gives you the assurance that you’re getting the best meat possible.
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Healthy lean beef can be an important part of your sports nutrition regime.

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:37:41 -0400

As an athlete, your nutrition can play a big role in your performance. We'd like you to have the very best when it comes to fueling your body! read more »

If you make beef part of an Atkins diet, take it in moderation.

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:39:52 -0400

Our naturally-raised, grass-fed beef is certainly a healthy choice, but only if you don't overdo it. We care about your health, so if you're following an Atkins diet, please have a look at this article:
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Know how to maintain food safety when cooking your beef

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:43:47 -0400

While Whispering Meadows beef is inherently safe because of our natural health management programs, we want to make extra-sure your family doesn’t face any potential health problems. read more »

Lean beef can be almost as low-fat as chicken.

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:41:41 -0400

Many of the top cuts of beef are much leaner than they were even 20 years ago. The amount of fat per serving of the leaner cuts of beef is now under a gram more than skinless chicken breast. read more »

Organic beef isn’t always better, if it isn’t grass-fed on free-range pasture.

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:32:11 -0400

If you want to make sure that you’re eating beef with the highest possible nutrient content, then organic certification is not enough. You need to know that the cattle are fed on grass.
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Pasture-raised, grass-fed beef is an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids.

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:26:20 -0400

For an optimum diet that minimises the risk of heart disease and many other potential health problems, it's important to balance the levels of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids that we eat.

Most of us get too much Omega 6, and not enough Omega 3. You can raise your Omega 3 intake by eating foods like freshwater fish and grass-fed beef.
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