Over the years we have become more aware of the importance of food quality, particularly when it comes to meat consumption. Many of us are choosing to select cuts from organically reared animals, more now than ever.
Among the many choices available, grass-fed beef has grown in popularity for its numerous health, environmental, and ethical benefits.
Unlike conventionally raised beef, which is often fed a diet rich in grains, grass-fed beef comes from cattle that have spent their lives living on their mother’s milk and grazing on natural pastures. This natural diet makes it a superior choice for those looking to enhance their nutrition, support sustainable farming, and enjoy better-tasting meat.
Why Choose Grass-Fed Beef?
Our EatTelfit beef is not only great for a healthy diet, but it’s also a step closer towards a healthier environment.
Nutritional Benefits
Grass-fed beef is highly nutritious. It is significantly leaner than grain-fed beef, and contains high levels of beneficial nutrients. Our cattle carry elevated amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for reducing the risk of heart disease, arthritis, and certain cancers.
High quality grass fed beef is a powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals, which include vitamin E, B vitamins, and antioxidants. These all contribute to our overall well-being and disease prevention.
Ethical and Humane Treatment
Avoiding cruelty to animals is a crucial factor in the grass-fed beef movement. Cattle that are confined and living in stressful conditions tend to end up on antibiotics and growth hormones, leading to poor cuts of meat. These living conditions have also raised concerns about the animals welfare.
Grass-fed cattle, on the other hand, are raised in open pastures, roaming freely and grazing naturally. This humane approach results in healthier, happier animals with fewer health issues, reducing the need for antibiotics and artificial growth promoters.
Superior Taste and Quality
As well as sporting numerous health benefits, grass-fed beef is known for its superior taste and quality. Cattle who are left to graze naturally gain a richer, flavour profile compared to cattle that are fed grains. Additionally, the meat of grass-fed cattle, has less fat, resulting in leaner, juicier cuts with a firm texture.
Better for the Environment
If you’re looking for ways to give back to the environment, then grass-fed beef is the way forward. Unlike conventional farming which requires vast amounts of land, water, and fossil fuels to sustain a grain-fed diet, grass-fed beef production promotes regenerative agriculture practices. These practices help mitigate climate change preserve natural ecosystems.
What is Regenerative Farming?
Regenerative farming is an agricultural approach that prioritises restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and improving ecosystem resilience; subsequently, providing us with high quality grass fed beef. EatTelfit farmers work towards a resilient and sustainable agricultural future by focusing on minimal soil disturbance, cover cropping, rotational grazing, and composting to boost soil fertility and carbon sequestration. Each of these methods help to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving water retention.
Our Beef is Best
Whether for health, ethics, or taste, grass-fed beef is a worthwhile investment that aligns with a more responsible and nourishing way of eating. And at EatTelfit, we’re determined to make a positive impact on the environment and your health.
