Let’s take a quick look:

●        According to studies, grass-fed meat has more healthy fatty acids and antioxidants.

●        Look for grass-fed and grass-finished meat (added bonus points if it’s also organic and local).

●        Grass-fed beef cooks faster than meat raised in a traditional manner.

●        Some outstanding internet sellers will deliver high-quality grass-fed beef to your home.

The tagline “Where’s the beef?” was popular in the 1980s, but nowadays, the question “What’s in the beef?” is trending. The fight over whether or not to eat meat continues, but among those who do, there’s another layer of debate: Is it truly better for you and the environment to consume grass-fed meat rather than grain-fed meat farmed conventionally? The answer is a resounding yes.

What does grass-fed meat mean?

“Ruminant animals must be fed solely grass and forage, with the exception of milk taken prior to weaning,” according to the USDA’s previous grass-fed criteria. Animals could not be given grain or grain by-products, and they needed “constant access to pasture throughout the growing season.” The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service then retracted the requirement in January 2016, claiming they “did not have the power to create labeling standards and decide whether marketing claims are true and not misleading.” Some considered this as a loss for consumers, as it made the phrase “grass-fed” vaguer and allowed some producers to advertise meat as “grass-fed” even if the animals’ diet did not meet USDA guidelines.

Fortunately, you can now buy exceptional grass-fed flank steak in Portland from Cascade Organic with just a tap on your smartphone! Check out what we have to offer.

Benefits

The majority of conventional meat comes from animals given corn and soy, both of which are frequently genetically modified, as well as other unspecified ingredients. If the meat isn’t grass-fed or pasture-raised, it was most likely fed GMOs. Farmers have been known to feed traditional cattle products such as second hand candy as a cheap way to fatten them up before releasing them into the food chain. In the case of grass-fed meat, a Cal State University study cites three decades of studies suggesting “grass-based diets can dramatically increase the fatty acid composition and antioxidant content of beef.” It further claimed that grass-fed beef has higher levels of vitamin A, E, and cancer-fighting antioxidants like glutathione because its grass-fed diet promotes the production of those minerals. Finally, it has been proven to boost beneficial fats like conjugated linoleic acid isomers (which may aid in weight loss and blood pressure reduction) and omega-3 fatty acids. The majority of Americans are lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, which can aid anxiety, inflammation, and a variety of other problems. Grain-fed cows are also more likely to be given antibiotics, which can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and tainted meat. Grass-fed meats are inherently leaner, with more nutrient-dense lipids.

So, if you are looking for an incredible grass-fed meat delivery in Portland make sure to check out our online shop at Cascade Organic.