The Benefits of Grass-Fed Meat

I’m a huge proponent of grass-fed meat; there are numerous studies that show it has a multitude of health benefits over conventional grain-fed meats.

Meat from grass-fed cattle, sheep and bison is lower in total fat. Grass-fed beef has about 75% less fat that grain-fed beef and it has about the same amount of fat as a skinless chicken breast. Research shows that grass-fed beef actually lowers your bad cholesterol or LDL and increases levels of omega-3 fatty acids. These changes are linked with a lower risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and depression. Here are some more reasons to eat grass-fed meat:

• Lower in Total Fat

• Higher in Beta-Carotene

• Higher in Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)

• Higher in the B-Vitamins Thiamin and Riboflavin

• Higher in the Minerals Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium

• Higher in Total Omega-3s

• A Healthier Ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 Fatty Acids (1.65 vs 4.84)

• Higher in CLA (cis-9 trans-11), a Potential Cancer Fighter

• Higher in Vaccenic Acid (which can be Transformed into CLA)

• Lower Saturated Fats

• Happier Animals

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