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Nutrient Density 101
Grassfed beef is a healthy source of protein. It doesn’t matter whether you are on the carnivore diet, eating keto, a performance athlete, or just want to feel better, eating the right amount of healthy protein for your body is a fantastic place to start. The term “nutrient density” is starting to gain popularity. Grassfed meats have fewer calories than conventional meats. with more nutrition which is the definition of nutrient density.
Grass-fed Meats are shown to have the following benefits:
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Lower levels of unhealthy fats & lower levels of dietary cholesterol
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Better Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio
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More Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) which is shown to have benefits in minimizing growth and spread of certain cancers
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Higher in B-vitamins thiamin and riboflavin
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More minerals like: calcium, magnesium, potassium
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Superior Antioxidant Profiles - Grassfed meat contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, & carotene.
Other Resources
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Chris Kresser Why Pasture-Raised Animal Products Are Better for Your Health and the Environment
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Mercola - Why You Should Consider Grass-Fed Beef
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Consumer Reports' tests of ground beef show grass-fed is less likely to harbor dangerous bacteria
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Nutrient Density Beef Data Dashboard from Edacious and BioNutrient Association
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Beef Nutrient Density Data Report - Dr. Stephan van Vliet
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WebMD Grass-Fed Beef and Grain-Fed Beef: Is It Good for You?
Scientific Papers and Citations
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Pros and cons of CLA consumption: an insight from clinical evidences
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Health-Promoting Phytonutrients Are Higher in Grass-Fed Meat and Milk
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Conjugated linoleic acid. A powerful anticarcinogen from animal fat sources
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Systematic evaluation on the effectiveness of conjugated linoleic acid in human health
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A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef
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The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids
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