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Beef Nutrition
29 Ways to Love LEAN Beef
Thanks to USDA’s recent release of updated nutritional information for beef, 29 beef cuts are now considered “lean”, meaning they contain less than 10 grams of total fat and 4.5 grams of saturated fat per 3-ounce cooked and trimmed serving.
Beef is also one of nature’s best-tasting multivitamins. In the American diet, it’s the number one contributor of protein, zinc and vitamin B12, number two of vitamin B6, and number three source of iron and niacin.
Included in the lean list is something for everyone to love – from pot roast and sirloin to t-bone steaks and 95% lean ground beef. For more information, including a handy “cheat sheet”, visit: http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/nutrition/default.asp.
Remember the healthiest ways to prepare lean beef cuts are:
• Broiling • Grilling • Stewing
• Roasting • Braising
Source : US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 2005. USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18. Based on cooked servings, visible fat trimmed.
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You may not realize that beef is a nutrient powerhouse that allows them to get more nutrition from their calories.
Calorie-for-calorie, beef is one of the most nutrient-rich foods to fuel an active and healthy lifestyle.
A 3-ounce serving of lean beef contributes less than 10 percent of calories to a 2,000-calorie diet, yet it’s an excellent source of protein, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium and phosphorus; and it is a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, iron and riboflavin.
*Daily Value percentage based on a 3 oz. serving of lean beef as part of a 2000 calorie reference diet.
When comparing 3-ounce cooked servings, the 29 cuts of lean beef have, on average, only 1 gram more saturated fat than a skinless chicken breast, and all 29 cuts have less total fat and saturated fat than the same size serving of a skinless chicken thigh.
Research shows lean beef can play the same role as skinless chicken or fish in a cholesterol-lowering diet.
Source : U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 2005. USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18. Nutrient Data Laboratory homepage www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp .
 The Beef You Love is Good for You Too
Great taste and nutrition come together in The Healthy Beef Cookbook: Steaks, Salads, Stir-fry and More — Over 130 Luscious Lean Beef Recipes for Every Occasion. The book was produced by the food and nutrition experts of the American Dietetic Association and the beef authorities at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, on behalf of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.
The cookbook offers your customers ways to easily prepare delicious meals that are loaded with nutrients. More than 50% of the recipes are complete meals, incorporating all food groups.
You can download lean beef nutrition facts and purchase The Healthy Beef Cookbook at www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com , bookstores nationwide, and online retailers such as www.amazon.com .
Ask the Expert
Q: My customers often ask the nutritional benefits of ground beef vs. ground turkey. What should I tell them?
A: The USDA’s new nutrient data shows 95% lean ground beef is actually lower in calories, fat and cholesterol and higher in zinc, iron and other essential micronutrients than ground turkey.
Q: Many of my customers are looking for a restaurant-quality lean cut of beef at home. Which cuts should I recommend?
A: The most popular lean beef cuts sold in restaurants are tenderloin, top loin, top sirloin and t-bone.
Pack More Nutrition in Kids' Diets With Beef
Beef is:
- An excellent source of protein, which is the building block for muscles; muscles help metabolism
- An excellent source of zinc, which helps fight colds and boosts the immune system
- A good source of iron, vital to children's mental development
- A good source of B-vitamins, which aid in turning food into energy
The amount of protein children need depends on their daily caloric needs. Check out the link below to personalize the food pyramid to fit your children.
The Burger that You Love Is Good For You Too!
It may surprise some people to learn that ground beef that 95 percent lean or leaner is one of the 29 lean beef cuts and meets government guidelines for lean. It can have as few as five grams of total fat per serving. And, ground beef contains the same powerful naturally nutrient-rich package as lean beef cuts. A 3-ounce serving of ground beef provides (based on composite of 75%-95% lean):
- 44% of the DV for protein
- 37% of the DV for vitamin B12
- 36% of the DV for zinc
- 12% of the DV for iron
- 16% of the DV for vitamin B6
- 23% of the DV for niacin
- 26% of the DV for selenium
- 17% of the DV for phosphorus
- 13% of the DV for choline.
Twenty-Nine Ways To Love Lean Beef
 America’s favorite beef cuts are leaner than ever before. Now 29 cuts of beef meet government guidelines for lean.
Less than 10 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 3-ounce serving (and 100 grams). Download the 29 Ways to Love Lean Beef wallet card.
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 The Healthy Beef Cookbook
The Healthy Beef Cookbook is now available to show you how to use lean beef to add excitement and ease to everything from quick and easy dinners to special occasion entrees. The book is produced by the food and nutrition experts of the American Dietetic Association and the beef authorities at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, on behalf of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Co-authored by Richard Chamberlain, nationally known chef and owner of Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House in Dallas, Texas, and registered dietitian Betsy Hornick, The Cookbook contains more than 130 delicious and nutrient-rich recipes, color photos, nutrition tips and culinary techniques that feature lean beef. Many of the recipes take 30 minutes or less to prepare. Order your copy today!
Nutrition Links
American Council on Science and Health Diseases Page
American Council on Science and Health Facts and Fears Blog
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