GET YOUR STRENGTH FROM BEEF
Beef is a good source of 10 essential nutrients that support a heart-healthy lifestyle including protein, zinc, iron and B vitamins. The nutrients found in beef provide our bodies with the strength to thrive and grow throughout all the stages of life. Read more below to learn about how beef's nutrients help fuel you and your family.
new research details how beef benefits key age groups
Three recent research studies published in the peer reviewed, scientific journal Nutrients, add to a growing body of evidence reinforcing the important role beef plays in closing nutrient gaps for vulnerable populations such as adolescence, pregnancy, and aging adults. Each study analyzed the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), (a large dataset gathered from a comprehensive, nationally representative survey of Americans) to assess beef intake and the contribution of nutrients from beef-containing diets.EVERY BITE COUNTS - FEEDING BEEF TO YOUR BABY
Every bite your baby takes counts, especially in the first 24 months of life. Starting your baby with beef as a complementary first food can ensure they get the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development.
bEef helps make every bite count for tweens and teens
The tween and teen years are a time of transformational change and increasing independence, and adolescents’ nutrient needs set the stage for optimal health and reduced chronic disease risk during adulthood.
beef's protein
If there was a protein contest, beef would surely be crowned the king! One 3 oz cooked serving of beef provides 25 grams, roughly 50% of your Daily Value, of this important nutrient that supports strong, lean bodies—making it an excellent source!
beef's nutrients
When it comes to beef and your health, you can rest easy knowing that along with being delicious, beef contains important nutrients. In just one 3 oz. cooked serving, you’re getting 10 essential nutrients including protein, zinc, iron and B vitamins.
beef & heart health
Research on heart health shows that eating lean beef can be a solution to one of America’s greatest health challenges. Not only can lean beef be part of a heart-healthy diet, but it can help lower cholesterol as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
lean beef
We all know that beef tastes great, but did you know how good it is for you too? A 3 oz. serving of lean beef provides 10 essential nutrients in around 150 calories, less than 10 grams of total fat and less than 95 mg of cholesterol.
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BEEF'S PROTEIN AND STRENGTH
Beef's nutrients, along with a heathy lifestyle, work to provide our bodies and minds with the fuel to be the strongest versions of ourselves. See beef's nutrients in action and learn how they can support mind and body strength at all stages of life. .
Frequently asked questions
We all know beef tastes great – but did you know that beef can be good for you, too? Check out some answers to your most pressing questions when it comes to incorporating beef into a heart-healthy lifestyle.
burger breakdown
Before you decide to swap Ground Turkey for Ground Beef, check the nutrition facts. Both are excellent sources of protein and are packed with many essential nutrients. But did you know, 93% lean cooked ground beef is lower in calories, total fat and cholesterol than 93% lean cooked ground turkey?
beef up your burger
"Some will advocate that moving away from real beef burgers is a better solution to public health; but as a dietitian, a Ph.D. in nutrition science, and a Mom, I disagree. Our real opportunity is to help Americans eat the foods they love in the forms they love, in a more nutritious way." Shalene McNeill, PhD, RD, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Executive Director, Nutrition Science, Health & Wellness
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k-12 school foodservice
School meals can play an influential role in a child's development of a healthy eating pattern. For some, school meals can provide two thirds or more of their daily caloric intake. As a nutrient-dense, high-quality lean protein, beef is a flavorful food which can be a foundational part of dietary patterns and healthful school meals.
cut nutritionals
All beef cuts contain 10 essential nutrients including protein, zinc, iron and many B vitamins, but cuts can vary slightly in their nutrient content depending on their location on the carcass. See the nutritional profile of some of the classic and up-and-coming beef cuts.
resources for retail dietitians
Health and nutrition are top of mind. With more dietitians working in retail grocery, there's an opportunity for meat departments and dietitians to work together to help people understand the meat case and the nutritional benefits of beef.
resources for health professionals
Learn more about the research and studies behind beef's nutritional qualities through a variety of educational resources including webinars, fact sheets and research reports.