Movie Monday- Antibiotic Free Labels

All beef is antibiotic free! 

American farmers and ranchers take the use of antibiotics very seriously. They are minimalists when it comes to antibiotic use in cattle, and they believe that using antibiotics should be done in a manner that harvests good animal husbandry and welfare. America is home to the world's safest, most wholesome and nutritious beef supply in the world! ALL meat you buy and eat in the U.S. is already antibiotic-free! Understand why with today’s #MovieMonday. 

"By strategically using these drugs, farmers ensure that only meat from healthy animals eventually makes it to your plate. In fact, there's no scientific evidence that the meat labeled 'antibiotic free' is any healthier." 

- Dr. Joseph Perrone

Movie Monday: Mineral Nutrition

Hey Producers, 

 Do you have a strong mineral nutrition program for your cattle? According to this segment of NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen, it’s important to have a consistent, balanced and weather-resistant program to ensure your cattle are receiving the best in mineral nutrition. Check out today’s #MovieMonday for tips and suggestions to improve your nutrition directive.

Beef Fact Friday: Benefits of Beef

Not only does beef taste wonderful, but it’s an excellent way to take in a lot of protein without as many calories. According to this #BeefFactFriday graphic, research shows that consumers should aim to eat 25-30 grams of protein per meal, and with some proteins 25g means a lot of calories. For example, to get 25g of protein from quinoa, you’d have to eat 666 calories worth! That’s not exactly a “balanced” diet.

So this October Beef Month, grab some beef to get your protein fix! Check out these fun facts:

Beef Fact Friday: Higher Beef Consumption Does NOT Mean Higher Health Risks

We’ve all been hearing on the news that meat consumption is too high and it’s causing a rise health issues, but this week’s #BeefFactFriday is here to tell you otherwise!

According to www.FactsAboutBeef.com, the average American consumes 5.1oz of protein foods per day, and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming 5.5oz of protein foods per day. This means that Americans are consuming these types of foods within dietary guidelines! But wait, there's more...

Even better than that- research suggests that Americans could benefit from adding a high-quality protein, such as lean beef, to their diets because of the positive effect it could have on weight management, disease prevention and healthy aging. Further, most Americans prefer a lean cut of beef which is packed with powerful nutrients which, as part of a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle, has proven to help improve cholesterol levels.

As the graph shows, total and saturated fat from meats have decreased over the years despite higher intakes. Beef consumption contributes less cholesterol to American diets, has the same heart-healthy fatty acids found in olive oil and contributes less than 5 percent of total calories to an American diet! So #EatMoreBeef and live a healthy life! Get more information on the benefits of lean beef at http://woman.thenest.com/benefits-lean-beef-1826.html.