Discover the Power of Protein!
Lean beef is an excellent source of high-quality protein in a low calorie, nutrient-rich package. You can feel good about loving beef because the protein in beef is a powerful nutrient that helps strenghthen and sustain your body. A substantial body of evidence shows protein can help in maintaining a healthy weight, building muscle and fueling physical activity - all of which play an important role in a healtful lifestyle and disease prevention.
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Emerging science illustrates that high quality protein is a powerful nutrient that can play an essential role in a healthy lifestyle at any age.
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Animal proteins, such as lean meat, eggs and low-fat dairy products, are complete high-quality proteins that contain all the essential amino acids, or building blocks, the body needs to stay healthy.
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Now, more than ever, it's important to re-think current dietary recommendations for high-quality protein and focus on achieving a level of protein intake to promote optimal health, not to simply meet needs to prevent protein deficiency.
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Emerging studies indicate a moderate increase in dietary protein each day, combined with a physically active lifestyle and energy-controlled diet, may improve the body's ability to build muscle mass, maintain a healthy weight and feel satisfied.
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A study in the August 2005 Journal of Nutrition found that a diet rich in high-quality protein, coupled with a moderate exercise program, helped people improve body composition by losing significantly more fat and maintaining more muscle mass.
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For more information regarding the nutrient properties of beef,
visit the National Cattlemen's Beef Association web site at www.beefnutrition.org.