Grass fed beef: saving consumers money in 2013

While many people have heard the term ‘grass fed beef’, not everyone is aware of the benefits it can provide. Many supermarkets don’t sell grass fed beef so a lot of consumers are missing out on its advantages, which include a healthier diet and a lower cost in the long run. It is important to note that grass fed beef is of higher quality in all aspects than grain fed beef.

According to statistics, the cost of corn is going up considerably, especially in the US. Corn is the most widely used grain for rearing cattle, and it used to be cheap enough for farmers to use to fatten up their livestock and produce beef quickly.

There are numerous disadvantages to rearing cattle on grain, the main one being that a cow’s stomach has difficulty digesting such foods. Their natural food is grass, which they can digest easier; meaning the cows remain healthy. On top of this, grain fed cattle are fed unnatural substances when they cannot digest the grain properly, which means the beef produced also contains these unnatural chemicals. This is where grass fed beef differs, and it is important for a healthy diet. The phrase ‘you are what you eat’ rings very true with beef.

For farmers who rear their cattle on grain, the future could prove difficult. For consumers looking for a healthier diet, grass fed beef is the top choice and it is now also becoming increasingly cheaper than the alternatives.