Grass Fed Beef

Instead of just focusing on what you’re eating, maybe we should also be taking a look at what our burger had for lunch? After reviewing three decades of research, a new study in the Nutrition Journal by California State University researchers concluded that grass-fed beef has higher levels of heart-chummy omega-3 fatty acids than their grain and soy fattened brethren. According to the scientists, grass-fed beef also has lower levels of cholesterol raising saturated fats and offers more vitamins A and E as well as well as cancer fighting antioxidants such as glutathione. As a nice bonus, those who splurge obtain extra conjugated-linoleic acid (CLA). Almost absent from the modern diet, studies report that CLA may help shed body fat and boost bone health. Plus, levels of dangerous bacteria including E. coli have been found to be lower in beef raised on pasture.

I have to admit that I don’t have much experience with grass-fed beef. Though I write about its nutritional and environmental benefits often, I get my red meat fix mostly from locally raised emu. Anyone out there want to share their experiences with grass-fed beef? Better tasting? Too expensive? Forget it, I’m sticking with tofu?