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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