Grass-fed beef is gaining in popularity with more and more consumers looking for a healthier, better-tasting meat alternative. But why should you consider grass-fed beef over other options? There are several reasons.
Nutritionally speaking, grass-fed beef offers higher concentrations of Omega 3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and antioxidants such as vitamin E. The ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 is also much higher in grass fed beef than grain finished cows; generally, between 1:1 and 4:1 instead of the typical 8:1 ratio found in grain fed cows. This can help reduce inflammation throughout the body while boosting cognitive function. Studies have revealed that CLA may be beneficial when it comes to mitigating cardiovascular risk factors and even reducing cancer risk among other health benefits. Additionally, since vitamins A, D & E are fat soluble meaning they won’t dissolve into water or fat but rather live within the cell wall structure of plants/grasses that cattle eat – these vitamins are passed on from dairy cow to their milk!
From an environmental standpoint, studies show that pasture raised cattle contribute positively to soil fertility through improved nutrient cycling processes caused by grazing behavior which helps create balanced ecosystems over time – leading to less topsoil erosion due to compaction which can occur when land is used primarily for crop production only (like corn). That said it takes far less energy resources like fossil fuels used if traditional farming techniques were employed versus modern day industrial farming techniques where large machines often do much of the work; plus there’s no need for additional chemical fertilizers or herbicides which often contaminate soil & water systems downstream causing long term environmental damage so this factor must be taken into consideration too.
Finally a bit about flavor as grass fed beef tends to have a slightly different flavor profile from grain fed counterparts due mainly because of differences between both diets however many people find this type of flavor more appealing overall; so whether it’s grilling up burgers on your backyard grill or having steaks at your local steakhouse make sure you ask what type (grass vs grain) they use before ordering!
