The Benefits of Pasture-Raised Beef
The Benefits of Pasture-Raised Beef
In the meat industry, there are so many choices to how you can buy your beef — there is grain-fed, grass finished; grass-fed cattle in confinement; pasture-raised and grass-fed — among a variety of certifications to look for such as non-GMO, organic, and humanely raised. So, where do you even begin? At Keller Crafted Meats, our bread and butter is cultivated in pasture-raised, organic, and non-GMO meats — and there is a difference in taste and quality. Not only are our animals raised humanely on wide-open pastures — our entire process makes an impact socially, ethically, and environmentally. Follow along in today’s post as we explore the benefits of pasture-raised and grass-fed cattle. Conventional beef you find in the grocery store, unless labeled, are from confinement farms where the cattle are raised on grain (among other things) to promote quick growth and weight-gain to be ready for slaughter sooner. Not only are these animals raised in poor conditions, but they are also often fed a cocktail of drugs to curtail the disease and infection as a result of the close quarters they are kept in. Pasture-raised and grass-fed cattle differ dramatically. These cattle are allowed to roam and consume natural grasses of the area, living in humane and open conditions. Below are some of the health benefits of pasture-raised and grass-fed cows. Pasture-raised and grass-fed beef are the healthier and safer beef option. Not only are you supporting your health with beneficial fats and helping to better balance your blood sugar, but you’re also avoiding food poisoning and anti-resistant-bacteria. You may find some of these benefits of grass-fed and pasture-raised beef fascinating!
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