Grass-fed beef: a major source of omega-3 fatty acids
When we switched from grain-fed to grass-fed meat, then we are simply returnning to the diet of our ancestors; the diet that is most in harmony with our physiology
Grass-fed beef is naturally leaner than grain-fed beef.
Omega-3 fatty acids in beef fed on grass is 7% of the total fat content, compared to 1% in grain-fed beef.
Grass-fed beef has the recommended ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, which is 3:1
Grass-fed beef is loaded with other natural minerals and vitamins, plus it is a great source of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a fat that reduces the risk of camcer, obesity, diabetes, and a number of immune disorders.
Laepple's Beef Eat Grass - Not Grain
The fat content in beef is the primary reason it has lost grounds as a respectable entree on America's dinner table. Not only do most beef cuts have a high fat content, ranging from 35-75%, but the majority of it is saturated.
"Grain fed beef can have an omega fatty acids 6:3 ratio higher than 20:1" - J.Anim.Sci. 2000. 78:2849-2855
This well exceeds the 4:1 ratio where health problems begin to show up because of the essential fat inbalance. Also grain fed beef can have over 50% of the total fat as the far less healthy saturated fat.
Grass fed beef has an omega fatty acids 6:3 ratio of 0.16:1
This is the ratio science suggests is ideal for our diet. This is about the same ratio that fish has. Grass fed beef usually has less than 10% of its fat as saturated. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mom, the extra omega-3 from the grass fed beef will provide incredible nutritional benefits to your child.
You Will Enhance Your Health with Grass Fed Beef
Much of our nation's nutritional deficiency epidemic is caused by a "Big Business" perceived need for cheap, mass produced, convenient food products. As a result, Americans live in a land of plenty, but the bounty no longer provides proper nutrition.
We Know that Grass Fed Beef, Unlike Grain Fed Beef, is:
- A natural source of omega-3 fatty acids High in CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
- Full of beta carotene
- Contains over 400% more of vitamins A and E
- Virtually devoid of risk of Mad Cow Disease
You may loose Weight with Beef Due to Its CLA Content
CLA is a naturally occurring fat found in animal and dairy fats such as beef and poultry that are not fed grains. As soon as you start to feed cattle grain they start to loose their ability to produce CLA. Animals that graze on pasture have from 300-400% more CLA than animals fattened on grain in a feedlot.
As we all know, diet and exercise are required to lose weight. However, University of Wisconsin research, completed this year but not yet published, showed that CLA intake will assist individuals who lose weight in preventing putting pounds back on.
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The human intestine produces CLA naturally from linoleic acid. Studies have been conducted on attaining a higher CLA content in daily food intake because of possible health benefits such as weight loss. Please review the CLA Benefit Page for more information.
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