Chewing The Cud

I recently read an article in Vegetarian Times Magazine titled, Why Go Veg? The article lists an array of falsified benefits from going vegetarian.

Why Eat BEEF? I'll tell you why...

Beef Gives You ZIP! Zinc, Iron, and Protein, that is. Not only does it taste good, beef is also a great way to fuel your body. In the American diet, beef is the number one contributor of protein, zinc and vitamin B12, number two of vitamin B6, and number three of iron and niacin. By supplying a nutrient bundle in every bite, eating beef is a great way to make your calories count. A 3 oz. serving of lean beef contributes less than 10% of the calories in a 2,000-calorie diet. At the same time, it supplies more than 10% of the Daily Value for these nutrients.

Beef is Versatile. The American Dietetic Association and the Beef Checkoff combined their expertise to produce The Healthy Beef Cookbook, a compilation of more than 130 delicious recipes, the latest nutrition information, and cooking techniques to create tender, moist, flavorful beef dishes every time. Authored by Chef Richard Chamberlain (owner of Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House in Dallas) and Betsy Hornick, M.S., R.D., The Healthy Beef Cookbook highlights healthy beef recipes brimming with fresh, flavorful ingredients that complement the lean, tender beef. Example recipes include juicy and exotic Mojo Beef Kabobs or hearty and flavorful Cowboy Beef and Black Bean Chili.

Beef Is Celebration! Beef Is Family! A fireworks show on Independence Day isn't the same without a tenderloin sizzling on the grill. A juicy potroast with homemade bread is always waiting at Grandma's house. A slowly cooked prime rib makes Christmas time a family time. Cheeseburgers are always a hit after a softball game. Steak fajitas and beef tacos always make a good party. Life is a treat when we eat beef!

Beef is Lean 29 X There are at least 29 cuts of beef that meet the government labeling guidelines for lean or extra lean. According to government guidelines, a serving qualifies as "extra lean" if it has less than 5g total fat, 2g or less saturated fat and less than 95mg cholesterol per 3.5 oz. serving. That's 29 ways to say YES to your health!

Beef May Help You Lose Weight. Conclusive Protein Research: Research conducted at the University of Illinois, published in the August 2005 edition of the Journal of Nutrition, demonstrates that high protein diets provide a metabolic advantage that when combined with exercise, resulted in dieters losing fat, rather than muscle. Participants that ate high-quality proteins such as meats, dairy, eggs and nuts, and exercised for as little as 100 minutes each week lost weight. However, when the same high protein diet was combined with five 30-minute walking sessions and two 30-minute weightlifting sessions each week, participants lost even more weight, and nearly all of that weight loss was fat.

Beef Is Life! Beef is more than just meat. We use 99% of the cow, everything except the moo! Beef byproducts touch our everyday lives: shoes, belts, coats, paintbrushes, crayons, deodarant, insulin for diabetics, stearic acid for tires, antifreeze, and countless other items all come from a cow.

Beef Is Good for the Environment. Despite the outrageous propaganda, raising beef cattle actually helps the environment. Over 50% would go to waste if cattle did not graze on it. Cattle graze on land that is too steep, hilly or rocky for modernizing or farming. When they graze, they press grass seed into the soil allowing oxygen to enter and the grass to grow. Cattle also prevent wildfires too by grazing.

Beef Is Tradition. For America’s beef producers, the land is their livelihood and their legacy. They carefully follow science-based best management practices to protect our country’s natural resources for future generations. In fact, beef producers have led conservation efforts proving that raising cattle and environmental stewardship go hand-in-hand. Good management of natural resources on farms and ranches across the country isn’t a choice; producers know that protecting the environment now protects the business for future generations.

Beef So Simple. I bet you're busy like me and wish you had time to put together elegant and impressive meals. You can do that with beef as easy as 1-2-3. Sign up HERE to join an email list that sends cooking tips, recipes, and ideas for convenient ways to prepare amazing meals your family and friends can enjoy!

Beef...There is Nothing Better. Nothing, nothing in the world tastes better than a juicy, sizzling steak hot off the grill. Nothing melts in your mouth with such tenderness and bursting flavor. Nothing makes a celebration more complete than a night out enjoying a steak dinner with friends. Nothing is as simple and as elegant as a steak. Nothing in this world compares to a steak. Nothing. The proof is in the pictures. You ready to give up this for carrots and legumes?

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With love,
Amanda