الخميس، 9 مارس 2017

Grass Fed Meats Omaha For Better Health

By Anna Stevens


Talk about grass-fed and most people envision the kind of juicy steak they gave up when their doctor told them that saturated fat was bad. They are right in that grass fed meats Omaha are much healthier than those from conventionally raised animals. People like the idea of naturally-raised food from naturally-raised animals.

Take the beef found in most grocery stores. Cows are generally allowed to roam free until they reach a certain age and weight. They are then sent to a feedlot where they are crowded in with many other animals. Their diet is one of hay and grain, which causes rapid weight gain and the 'marbling' that makes beef tender and flavorful. Animals raised this way do not have access to the foods that allow them to produce the essential fatty acids that pasture-raised meats contain.

Conventional beef is high in saturated fat, which doctors say is bad for our hearts. Pastured beef never fed grain has one-third to one-half less saturated fat. It is also, of course, lower in calories, since fat is more calorie-dense than lean meat. Lowering the saturated fat in your diet will help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood.

Grass-fed poultry has similar health benefits. Chickens allowed to run around, peck at the ground, maybe find a bug or two, and eat as much fresh green pasture as they want are super happy compared to those confined to crowded, indoor pens. Their eggs are more nutritious, too.

There are many essential fatty acids which we must get from our diet or by supplementation. Grass-fed meats are rich in Omega-3s, the fatty acids that are also found in wild-caught fish. Those who don't care for fish will be happy to know that they can get their EPA and DHA from pastured meat. LNA is another one that people cannot manufacture within their bodies but must get from foods; this one comes from fresh grass that animals eat. CLA is needed for the proper digestion of saturated fats; there is almost none in feedlot raised beef and confined chickens.

Nutrients in grass-fed meats help nourish our bodies, keep blood pressure and cholesterol at healthy levels, fight cancer, and retard the aging process. They are good for our brains and have shown in studies to help lower anxiety, relieve depression, help those suffering from schizophrenia and Alzheimer's, and reduce hyperactivity. Not bad for a delicious item you want to eat anyway.

People who prefer to eat naturally and support humane farming can also find pastured milk, eggs, and cheese. These things are great sources of protein and minerals, as well as vitamins E and C and the important fatty acids. Using your food dollars to boost your health and make the farm environment better for domestic animals is a win win situation for all.

Omaha has historically been an important meat packing city. The very name is synonymous with excellent steak. Look for online sites that show you how to get the very best and most delicious natural meat for you and your family.




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