Corn-fed versus Grass-fed Beef Many farmers today feed their - TopicsExpress



          

Corn-fed versus Grass-fed Beef Many farmers today feed their animals corn and soybeans, which fatten up the animals faster. A recent comprehensive study conducted by the USDA and researchers from Clemson University found that compared with corn-fed beef, grass-fed beef is higher in beta-carotene, vitamin E, omega-3s, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), calcium, magnesium, and potassium; lower in inflammatory omega-6s; and lower in saturated fats that have been linked to heart disease.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:57:07 +0000

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