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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References
http://store.homeontherangefarms.com/
http://www.eatwild.com/healthbenefits.htm