Benefits of grass-fed animals

budsmokn420 · Sep 14, 2012

Nutrition Journal | Full text | A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef

Research spanning three decades supports the argument that grass-fed beef (on a g/g fat basis), has a more desirable SFA lipid profile (more C18:0 cholesterol neutral SFA and less C14:0 & C16:0 cholesterol elevating SFAs) as compared to grain-fed beef. Grass-finished beef is also higher in total CLA (C18:2) isomers, TVA (C18:1 t11) and n-3 FAs on a g/g fat basis. This results in a better n-6:n-3 ratio that is preferred by the nutritional community. Grass-fed beef is also higher in precursors for Vitamin A and E and cancer fighting antioxidants such as GT and SOD activity as compared to grain-fed contemporaries.

Grass-fed beef tends to be lower in overall fat content, an important consideration for those consumers interested in decreasing overall fat consumption. Because of these differences in FA content, grass-fed beef also possesses a distinct grass flavor and unique cooking qualities that should be considered when making the transition from grain-fed beef. To maximize the favorable lipid profile and to guarantee the elevated antioxidant content, animals should be finished on 100% grass or pasture-based diets.

Grain-fed beef consumers may achieve similar intakes of both n-3 and CLA through consumption of higher fat portions with higher overall palatability scores. A number of clinical studies have shown that today's lean beef, regardless of feeding strategy, can be used interchangeably with fish or skinless chicken to reduce serum cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic patients.
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Storm Crow · Sep 14, 2012

Not only that, but grass-fed beef also has higher levels of Omega 3.

Omega 3 is essential for the health of your endocannabinoid system- which is what gets you high on pot (and it does 1000 other things, like killing cancer and fighting depression).

budsmokn420 · Sep 14, 2012

Storm Crow said:

Not only that, but grass-fed beef also has higher levels of Omega 3.

Omega 3 is essential for the health of your endocannabinoid system- which is what gets you high on pot (and it does 1000 other things, like killing cancer and fighting depression).
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They mentioned that in the study, but yes you're right.

Grass-finished beef is also higher in total CLA (C18:2) isomers, TVA (C18:1 t11) and n-3 FAs on a g/g fat basis. This results in a better n-6:n-3 ratio that is preferred by the nutritional community.
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Runningw235 · Sep 15, 2012

Id also like to think the grass fed cows are able to graze a little bit, which is a plus for my conscience.

Edit: Although I don't eat much beef usually.

budsmokn420 · Sep 16, 2012

Runningw235 said:

Id also like to think the grass fed cows are able to graze a little bit, which is a plus for my conscience.

Edit: Although I don't eat much beef usually.
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Any animal is better off and better for you when they eat what they have naturally evolved to eat.

Just for the hell of argument, take humans for example. If there was an animal that mostly ate humans, which would you think is better for them? An obese person that eats fast food and candy, or a lean healthy person eating paleo/primal/raw foods?

The healthier the animal that you're eating is, the healthier it will be for you.

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