Saturday, March 11, 2017

Grass Fed Meats Omaha For Better Health

By Anna Stevens


People today realize that what they eat affects their health. They know that how they spend their money affects their world. Furthermore, they want to care for fellow inhabitants of the earth and the environment we all share. Grass fed meats Omaha are one way to achieve all these goals and enjoy doing so.

Beef comes from cows. Cows, of course, eat growing vegetation unless they are confined by their owners to a feedlot and fed concentrated feeds like hay and grain. This unnatural, crowded life is not what many consider humane. No surprise that meat from these animals is not as healthy as that from cows allowed to roam freely and eat naturally.

Grass fed beef contains much less fat than conventional beef, being one-third to one-half lower in fat content. This means that it is heart-healthier and much lower in calories. Fat has more calories per gram than protein or fiber. Anyone who wants to lower their saturated fat consumption (and their triglycerides and cholesterol), take note.

Pastured poultry is also healthier. Anyone who knows chickens will tell you that these domestic birds love to scratch and peck outdoors. Eating grass gives them all they need for growth while enriching their meat with essential fatty acids. Their eggs are more nutritious, too. All who support humane farming should celebrate this practice.

Essential fatty acids are those needed for health but which humans cannot make in their own bodies. They must get these essential nutrients from the foods they eat. Surprisingly, pastured meats are high in the EPA and DHA that many thought were mainly found in wild-caught fish. LNA is another valuable one; animals get it from eating fresh green plants. CLA, which research shows helps us digest saturated fats, is another nutrient that is almost missing in feedlot beef and pen-raised poultry.

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 want to eat healthy and support humane farming practices can also look for grass-fed milk, eggs, and cheese. These products are rich in vitamins E and C and important minerals, as well as being excellent sources of quality protein. It's good to spend food dollars in ways that makes us healthier and farm animals happier. Almost all grocery stores now carry naturally raised products to meet the ever-growing demand. If you like to buy American, check for a USA label on the foods you choose.

Why Omaha? Omaha Nebraska has been the meat-packing capital of the nation and is still known as a source of great steaks. If you can't buy local, check out the online sites that distribute natural meats fresh or frozen. And enjoy!




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