Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef!!

There has been a debate for some time over grass-fed beef vs grain-fed beef. The fact is that if you buy grass-fed beef, it means an overall better choice for your health, the environment, and the local economy. Now that people are getting more educated grass-fed beef is a more common product in regular grocery stores too. The benefits of eating grass-fed beef are extensive, below are the major ones.


Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef:
Eats Only Grass-The grass-fed cow, is not "finished" on a diet of grains and supplements for rapid weight gain. Its better for the eater because its less overall fat, more omega 3s, and other good fats. Its also more humane for the cow, and better for the planet. Be careful because all cows do graze grass (the pasture) for the first six months to a year of their lives, but most finish at a feedlot on a concentrated mix of corn, soy, grains and other supplements, plus antibiotics and hormones.
Lower in Calories-Grass-fed beef is lower in calories, contains more healthy omega-3 fats, more vitamins A and E, higher levels of antioxidants, and up to seven times the beta-carotene. 
Support Local Economy-Grass-fed beef can give you the chance to buy from a local farmer, and support the local economy. That way you are also guaranteed a more fresh meat, and you know exactly where your meat came from.
Healthy Nutrition-Grass-fed beef is high in omega 3s, B-vitamins, beta-carotene, and good natural occurring trans fats. 



Once again eating organically AKA grass-fed beef is the best choice. Eating grass-fed beef is healthier because there are no added supplements, hormones and antibiotics, and also is lower in calories. It gives us the chance to support and buy local. Once again eating organically AKA healthier is going to involve more effort, more money and more time. But its worth it, in the end.