Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef

1. Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
By: Scott Lively Organic Beef

2. Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
Organic beef executive Scott Lively previously led Dakota Beef and Katama Foods before
becoming the president of Pureland America. In this role, Scott Lively oversees the production of
grass-fed organic beef.

3. Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
Certified grass-fed beef means that the animal spent its entire existence feeding on grass. In
contrast, grain-fed cattle spend the final third of their lives feeding on grain. There are health
benefits to consider when choosing grass-fed over other types of beef.

4. Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
Leaner cuts - An all-grain diet is high in fat to ensure the cows gain weight quickly. However, this
results in beef that contains more omega-6 fatty acids, which can lead to artery congestion and
some cancers. In contrast, grass-fed beef contains less fat overall and higher levels of healthy
omega-3 fatty acids.

5. Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
Fewer bacteria - Grain-fed cows lose much of their natural resistance to food poisoning, making
farmers more reliant on antibiotics to prevent E. coli breakouts amongst their livestock. Grass-fed
beef has much lower levels of E. coli and does not contribute to antibiotic resistance in humans.

6. Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
More nutrients - Cows absorb nutrients from the grass, which increases the level of certain
vitamins in the resulting beef products. For example, grass-fed beef has higher levels of vitamin A
and vitamin E.