If the term grass-fed beef has you scratching your head in confusion, you’re not alone. There’s not enough good information out there about what grass-fed beef is – and why you should care. Here’s the Greensbury team’s quick run-down on what you need to know.
What is grass-fed beef, anyway? Grass-fed beef is raised on a grass-only diet. At Greensbury, our grass-fed beef is also certified organic, raised on family farms in free-range pastures.
Don’t all cows eat grass? Yes. But most cattle are raised on a diet enriched with grain, which produces the characteristic marbling and rich taste of steakhouse-style beef.
What are the health benefits of grass-fed beef? Grass-fed beef is rich in “good fats” than can protect against disease. For example, grass-fed beef is slightly higher in omega-3 fatty acids, the healthy fats found in salmon and flaxseed, which studies indicate may help prevent heart disease and bolster the immune system. And grass-fed beef is one of the richest known sources of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which recent data suggest may help prevent breast cancer, diabetes and other ailments. Plus, grass-fed beef is high in vitamin A and vitamin E, two antioxidants thought to boost resistance to disease. Overall, scientists and health advocates agree that 100% grass-fed beef is the most nutritious choice. The latest research on the health benefits of grass-fed beef is good news for small farmers who raise cattle “the old-fashioned way.”
Does it matter if grass-fed beef is organic? Yes. Greensbury works only with a select network of organic farmers. Whether you select our grass-fed beef or grain-fed beef, all Greensbury beef is raised sustainably and humanely, free of antibiotics and added hormones.
