| Grass-fed Beef |
Grain-fed Beef |
- Low saturated fat levels, similar to chicken breast
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- Saturated fat levels 2-4 times higher.
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- 2-6 times higher levels of omega-3 (most often found in fish).
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- Grain-fed cattle lose nearly all omega-3 during their time in the feedlot.
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- 3-5 times the level of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a possible new defence against cancer.
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- As CLA comes from the grass itself, low levels of it are present.
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- Reduced exposure to E.coli bacteria.
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- E.coli is a constant risk and growing concern where animals are overcrowded.
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- No risk of BSE (mad cow disease), since cattle are not fed animal by-products.
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- Cases of BSE have been confirmed in this country among conventionally-raised beef.
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- Ecologically friendly agricultural practices.
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- "Factory" production requires significant energy, water, chemicals and gasoline.
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