Beef in a Heart Healthy Diet
Heart health research shows eating beef can solve one of America’s greatest health challenges. Discover how lean beef can be part of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Enjoying Beef in a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Enjoying lean beef in a heart-healthy lifestyle is easier than you think with these recipes featuring lean beef, fresh fruit, and vegetables, and whole grains.
Surprising Facts About Lean Beef
Many people are often surprised to learn that the bundle of nutrients in lean beef, like high-quality protein, iron, zinc and many B vitamins, comes in such a delicious package with relatively few calories. Let’s bust some common myths about our favorite protein, beef.
Getting to the Meat of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular eating patterns. It is often described as being rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts/seeds and olive oil, and lower in sweets, sodium and red meat. Interestingly, many Mediterranean countries eat about the same amount of red meat or more as the United States, but those countries pair red meat with more fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains and healthy oils.
Beef's Protein and other Nutrients
If there was a protein contest, beef would surely be crowned the king! Among the powerful package of 10 essential nutrients beef is known for, protein may be one of the most notable. In fact, one 3 oz cooked serving of beef provides 50% of your Daily Value (25 grams) of this important nutrient—making it an excellent source!
Protein Benefits
Research shows that consuming high-quality protein may help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and preserve and build muscle.Download (PDF)
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Powerful Protein
In this fast-paced world, many Americans are searching for sustainable ways to achieve and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle to feel their best every day. One important facet of good health and strength is eating a nutrient-rich diet – a diet that starts with anchoring our plates with high-quality protein.