Benefits to Eating Grass-Fed Beef Most commercially raised cattle eat grain, which accelerates muscle growth, yields more meat and improves marbling (the saturated fat content of beef). It is also higher in arachidonic acid, which has been linked to cardiovascular disease. Grass-fed meat, however, has a healthier fatty-acid profile, a lower overall fat content and is higher in cancer-fighting antioxidants such as glutathione and omega-3s. it may even guard against food-borne illness: Cattle that chow on grass instead of grain are far less likely to spread E. coli bacteria. The only down side to grass fed beef is that it is more expensive than grain fed cattle. To help off-set the extra cost, purchase your monthly beef needs in bulk from a local cattle farm.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 13:59:58 +0000
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