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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Positives Of Grass Fed And Organic Beef

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By Azwar Khalid

The rise in the popularity of organic food stores has certainly promoted the notion that people are becoming more health conscious with their food choices. Thanks to the increased awareness about the dangers of processed foods, it should come as no surprise that people are looking for an alternative to the processed ingredients and chemicals that are found within many of these food choices. And surprisingly, among the most popular of these food choices is beef.

Some may wonder why beef can be considered a healthy food choice when there has been much written about beef that is not flattering. Is it really a bad food choice? Common food store beef products are loaded with a number of chemicals and processed items that do not exactly make for a quality nutritional purchase. However, those that buy organic or store fed beef will discover that it has much value. Actually, the purchase of either of these two types of beef may prove to be the best purchasing decision that you ever make.

Are there many differences between these two types of beef? Let's take a look...

In order for cattle to survive, they will need to eat. This means they must be fed by those raising them for food. In order to save money, cattle ranchers will feed them grains which are not the natural part of the cow's diet. This can have a negative effect on the quality of the meat. Generally, it is a lack of nutrients that will be the most common problem with the average diet of a cow. Conversely, when the cow is fed grass on the range, it will receive a very nutritious diet that can prove to enhance the quality of the cow's meat to a significant degree. Remember, if the quality of the meat lags then you will not be procuring a decent diet in the end.

When a cow eats grass it will be absorbing the many positive nutrients from the grass. This leads to the cow remaining in much better condition than it would if it were eating a poor diet. As a result, the meat of the cow becomes more nutritious which leads to a more nutritious diet to the person that actually eats the meat. Consider this another plus to purchase grass fed beef.

Organic beef refers to a certification that is based on extremely strict criteria. The criteria are based on how the cattle are raised, the environment they are placed in, and their ability to move around free on a range. And certainly, the cows must not be treated with hormones or antibiotics or other foreign substances. Due to the exclusion of all these foreign chemicals, the meat is much healthier and sets the stage for a much more fit diet.

There is no reason to assume you need to totally eradicate red meat from your diet. You can improve your healthy eating choices by taking the proper steps to improve your overall health. This can include making selections of grass- fed or organic beef as opposed to the common store bought variety. - 24553

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