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Unfortunately, cattle are not always responsibly raised or slaughtered for our consumption in the U.S.
Grass-fed cattle are more environmentally friendly, healthy and humanely treated; however, grass-fed beef is somewhat of a "rarity" in American markets.
So how are grass-fed cattle different than other cattle? Grass is a natural food for cattle; feeding them grain can cause digestive issues - often necessitating antibiotics to maintain their health.
Consequently, cattle that eat only grass rarely need medication and are much healthier in general.
When cattle eat even a little bit of grain, the quality and flavor of the beef begins to decline. Furthermore, grain-fed cattle aren't treated as humanely as grass-fed cattle: they're packed tightly into feedlots, fed steroids, hormones and antibiotics, and live in cramped environments. Grain is even used to produce rapid weight gain in otherwise "grass-fed" cattle before they go to market.
True, 100 percent grass-fed cattle produce healthy and flavorful beef. They are allowed to graze and live in open pastures and use fewer natural resources. They also leave behind less of a carbon footprint than grain-fed cattle. Grass-fed beef is lower in fat and calories and is higher in Omega-3 fatty acids; they also have healthy amounts of beta-carotene.
Without any unnatural chemicals or medications, grass-fed beef is less likely to cause health issues in people and less likely to be linked to cancer and immune disorders.
Over at our food news and recipe blog, MyGourmetConnection, we've created a fall dinner party menu focused around grass-fed London broil as the entree.
- Brandied Chicken Liver Pate
- Apple Cider and Chive Vinaigrette
- Grass-Fed London Broil Marinated in Rosemary and Garlic
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Red Onions With Blue Cheese
- Super Simple Oven-Roasted Potato Galette
- Orange-Spiced Poached Pears
We're inviting anyone who loves to cook and entertain to share their ideas for a "Fabulous Fall Menu" with us throughout the month of October. By simply submitting your menu idea, you'll be entered for a chance to win 4 grass-fed NY Strip steaks from La Cense Beef.
Visit our site for more details about our October Contest: "Fabulous Fall Menu" and enter to win your own grass-fed beef!
