Choosing leaner varieties and cuts of beef are healthy food choices that can help fuel you and keep you satisfied. Beef naturally contains many essential nutrients that help keep your body healthy and strong.
One serving of beef is an excellent source of high quality protein, zinc and vitamin B12, selenium and phosphorus and a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, iron and riboflavin. Red meat is also the most concentrated source of carnitine (a nutrient that helps the body turn fat into energy) in the food supply and is also a good source of creatine.
Protein
The protein in beef is a complete, high-quality, protein. Protein helps build a strong a muscular body.
Iron
The iron in beef is the most readily available and most easily absorbed source in the food supply. Iron helps carry oxygen in the blood to cells and aids in cognitive health.
Zinc
Zinc fuels thousands of bodily processes and helps create and healthy immune system and heal wounds.
B vitamins
Beef contains several B vitamins including B12, B6, niacin and riboflavin. B vitamins help release energy from food.
