Eating Grass-Fed Beef Over Grain-Fed Animals

The New York Times discusses the differences between the two by pointing to a new study from the California State University in Chico. After three decades, this new research breaks down how grass-fed beef compares nutritionally to grain-fed beef. And the winner is...GRASS-FED!

Research found that grass-fed animals are healthier, as they have lower levels of cholesterol. They also have higher levels of vitamins A and E, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids, which we know are important for your cardiovascular health, as well as higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which helps support healthy muscle tissue.

Although the study went as far as to say it's not sure about the impact eating grass-fed beef will have on human health, it makes sense that eating beef WITH higher levels of vitamins, omega-3s and CLA is bound to be better for your health than beef that offers far less nutritional value. Plus, animals raised on grass-based diets are often raised in a more humane manner than their feedlot counterparts, and they are typically NOT given antibiotics or growth hormones.

The next time you're grocery shopping, look for grass-fed beef on the labels. If the label reads "process verified shield," then the meat has adhered to very specific standards for grass feeding, based on regulations set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Alternately, look for labels from the American Grassfed Association, which have even stricter standards for grass-fed beef. Do you notice a difference between grass-fed and grain-fed beef? Tell us in the comments!

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