Grass-fed organic beef is not always affordable for our family. I am really trying to incorporate it as much as I can but often it is only organic ground beef that I buy. Jordan Rubin is a huge proponent of grass fed organic beef as are many health experts. My ultimate goal is to eat primarily organic meat but it will be awhile before we get there. A 2009 study between the USDA and researchers at Clemson University in South Carolina (Go TIGERS!) found many reasons that grass-fed beef is better than grain-fed. Here is their analysis:
o Lower in fat
o Higher in beta-carotene
o Higher in vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
o Higher in the B-vitamins thiamin and riboflavin
o Higher in the minerals calcium, magnesium, and potassium
o Higher in total omega-3s
o A healthier ratio of omega-6s to omega-3 fatty acids (1.65 to 4.84)
o Higher in CLA (cis-9 trans-11), a potential cancer fighter
o Higher in vaccenic acid (which can be transformed into CLA)
o Lower in the saturated fats linked with heart disease.
No comments:
Post a Comment