What do you know about grass-fed beef?
See, grass-fed beef is one of the most nutrient-dense, health-transforming, delicious foods on this planet. It’s a real superfood. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get the credit it’s due!
If you’re thinking, “Whatttt??” keep reading to learn 6 reasons why I adore grass-fed beef—and 2 big myths that hold people back from enjoying it.
6 Reasons I Love Grass-Fed Beef
1) Grass-Fed Beef Has 5x MORE Omega-3s Than Grain-Fed
That’s significant because more than half of us consume inadequate levels of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats. In fact, a 2009 Harvard study revealed that omega-3 deficiency kills up to 96,000 Americans each year!
2) Grass-fed beef is one of The Best Sources of CLA
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a powerful antioxidant known for its fat-burning power and might even reduce the risk of breast cancer. The only problem? Most people don’t eat very much of it. Luckily, grass-fed beef is naturally rich in CLA.
3) Grass-fed beef is richer in vitamins & minerals.
Compared to grain-fed, grass-fed beef has:
- 35% more calcium
- 104% more vitamin B2 and 194% more B1 (these are the body’s “anti-stress” vitamins that support immune function and energy production)
- 53% more beta carotene
- 4 times more vitamin E
- Plus more magnesium, potassium, zinc, & phosphorus!
4) Grass-fed beef is a natural mood booster
Believe it or not, grass-fed beef is one of the most effective anti-anxiety and anti-depression foods ever studied. Research found that red meat was more protective against depression and anxiety than any other food—even when other variables like physical activity, age, and weight were considered.
5) Grass-Fed Beef Helps Stabilize Blood Sugar
Balanced blood sugar is one of the keys to living a long, healthy life and avoiding afternoon crashes. Grass-fed beef is rich in stabilizing protein, helping to keep your blood sugar even and energy levels stable throughout the day.
6) Grass-Fed Beef Fights the #1 Nutrient Deficiency Worldwide
Worldwide, 80% of people are iron-deficient (let that sink in!). Grass-fed beef is rich in the most absorbable and bioavailable form of iron: heme iron. This is the form of iron your body prefers. When you don’t have enough, you can experience fatigue and weakness.
Grass-Fed Beef Myths
Despite all these benefits, most people aren’t eating grass-fed beef (or beef at all) because of these 2 myths…
Myth #1: Grass-fed beef is bad for your heart
If you believe these myths, you’re not alone.
For years, we were told that red meat contributes to heart disease… but newer, more advanced research has shown this is FALSE.
Even better, grass-fed beef has MORE heart-healthy omega-3s and less dietary cholesterol than grain-fed.
Myth #2: Grass-fed beef is bad for the environment
But what most people don’t know is that grass-fed beef production actually helps heal the environment! While grain-fed beef operations rely on GMO crops, pesticides, and antibiotics to grow cows fat and fast, grass-fed beef is low and slow. Cows graze on naturally growing grass, helping to restore our battered grasslands and sequester carbon back underground.
If you care about healing our planet, you should consider eating MORE grass-fed beef, not less.
An Easy Way to Get ALL the Benefits of Grass-Fed Bee
Have you tried Paleovalley 100% Grass-Fed Beef Sticks?
- Made from 100% grass-fed & finished beef produced in the USA
- Have NO artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, nitrates, or GMOs
- Preserved using the old-world process of fermentation, which naturally packs every stick with gut-healing probiotics
- It is the easiest way to incorporate more grass-fed beef into your daily diet.