There is nothing better then a slab of juicy beef on the table for the holidays. Sure, turkey is great and the ham is ok but, the real ticket comes when you get to gobble down some medium rare beef tenderloin.
Some of the best meat you can share with your friends and family, comes from local produce markets. It makes a world of difference eating grass fed beef, compared to your average beef you buy at the market.
Your average cow eats a concentrated diet of grain, soy, corn and other supplements. The diet is high in fats, helping gain the energy density for the cattle. What your cow eats affects you. Steroids are found in all types of food and beef can be one of the main carriers.
While, a ‘free range’ or grass fed cow eats grass, legumes and silage. At first taste, a ’free range’ cow can taste a bit gamey, much like a bison. Cattle and other animals who are grass fed, have more vitamins and nutrients the body craves for, like iron.
It takes a little training of the tongue and a couple extra bucks to convert but, once you change, you’re hooked. All it takes, is rubbing elbows with the local farmers. If you are not willing to do this switch for a lifetime, why not treat yourself over the holidays.
You might be asking yourself, how do I become a dietitian? No need to sweat the small stuff. Just regress back to your native origin and treat yourself to the whole food experience.
Christmas time doesn’t require much just a hunk of meat, followed by vegetables, potatoes and mom’s famous gravy. It is important to share something good with your family over the holidays and food is one of them. Treating yourself good, means a longer healthier life.
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