One question we strive to answer is: “Is beef good for you?” The answer is most certainly “yes!” From a nutrition standpoint, it is one of the best foods we can eat.

• For Americans, beef is the number one contributor of protein, zinc and vitamin B12 in our diet.
• To get the same amount of zinc that’s found in a 3 oz. serving of lean beef, you would have to eat thirteen 3 oz. servings of salmon.
• If it were B12 you’re looking for, you would have to eat 8 3 oz chicken breasts to get the same amount one 3-ounce serving of beef gives you!
• Beef is our second best source for vitamin B6, and number three of iron and niacin.
• Beef is an excellent source of selenium, phosphorus and riboflavin. All of these nutrients are essential for growth and development.
• A 3 oz. serving of lean beef will give you less than 10% of your calories in a 2,000-calorie diet, yet at the same time; it supplies more than 10% of the Daily Value for these nutrients. (http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=12354500). If you’re looking for a bang for your buck when it comes to calories, beef packs a punch.

That being said, our biggest health concern regarding beef is centered on it’s fat content. It is suggested by many studies that animal fat is responsible for a whole host of problems. There’s a common misperception that the majority of beef’s fatty acids are saturated. In reality, foods that contain fats come in fatty acid packages containing various amounts of saturated fat, monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. The same is true of beef.

Compared to a chicken breast, there’s only one more gram of saturated fat in an average 3 oz. serving of the six leanest beef cuts. There are 29 cuts of beef that fall under the USDA’s definition of lean. (http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/nutrition/pdf/LeanCutsWalletGuide.PDF

Two of the most popular are, sirloin and top round steak. (Insert link to our product page). Everything in moderation as they say; but rest assured, beef is a healthy, nutrient rich delicious addition to your diet.

Is there anything better than the smell of a steak on the barbeque? A pot roast simmering for hours on the stove until it is falling apart, melting in your mouth with rich brown gravy? Beef is one of the most versatile foods we feed our family. It is centerpiece of the meals that we associate with Americana gourmet; hamburgers, chicken fried steak, chili, stew and, of course, Mom’s meatloaf. The amount of beef consumed in the United States averages 65.8 pounds per person, per year. (http://www.beefusa.org/newsindustrystatistics.aspx) Beef holds the number two spot among the most popular proteins. (Poultry is first only if you combine both chicken and turkey). American demand for beef has increased more than 15% since 1998. 8 out of 10 Americans eat beef at home regularly. Considering its popularity, palatability and adaptability we at Celebrity Foods hope to provide a one stop educational resource for beef consumers. As we debunk the myths, explore the history and provide the facts, we hope you enjoy your stay.

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