Beef is loaded with nutrients and protein that make it an ideal choice, but when this beef is fed a diet of grass, the benefits dramatically increase, particularly where your heart is concerned.
Here are some of the heart health benefits you may see if you consume organic, grass-fed beef.
Less total fat
With heart disease one of the leading causes of death in Australia, according to Victorian government initiative the Better Health Channel, it is essential to do all you can to lower your risks.
Food is often one of the most common risk factors and both saturated and trans fats have been linked to heart attack rates. However, grass fed meat has a lower ratio of fat, making it a healthier choice.
Omega 3
Grass-fed beef may be low in “bad” saturated fats, but the good news is it is high in “good” fats or omega 3s.
Your body cannot produce these acids itself, making it important to consume foods rich in omega 3s.
These can reduce the chances of you suffering a heart attack, according to the University of Maryland Health Center. They may also lower the risk of chronic disease such as cancer, arthritis and heart disease because they are able to reduce risk factors such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Vitamin B
Grass fed beef features B-group vitamins, which are essential for bodily functions such as energy production and making red blood cells.
Vitamin B12, in particular, may reduce the chances of stroke and other heart problems.
Getting adequate levels of B vitamins may be able to reduce blood levels of a substance called homocysteine.
High levels of this product have been linked to heart disease and stroke, according to research from Harvard University.
If you are trying to reduce your risk of heart disease, eating grass fed beef could help and Arcadian Organic prides itself on its products.
