beef's nutrition
No matter what your wellness looks like, beef provides the nutrition you need and the balance you crave. Incorporating beef's 10 essential nutrients - like protein, iron and zinc, as part of a balanced plate helps you stay fueled and energized throughout the journey. So, grab a plate and discover how beef is a delicious, nutritious powerhouse!
balance with beef: Nourishing your body with food
When most people think about wellness, they often picture intense workouts or superfood-packed salads. But the truth is, wellness is so much more than that. It’s about balance
RECIPE COLLECTIONS TO UP YOUR WELLNESS GAME
HEART-HEALTHY RECIPES
Enjoying beef in a heart-healthy lifestyle is easier than you think. These Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. recipes are all certified by the American Heart Association®.
BALANCED BEEF MEALS
Recipes that tastefully combine a variety of food groups to achieve the perfect balance of taste, nutrition and simplicity with your favorite beef cuts.
beef, protein and Strength
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BEEF'S PROTEIN AND STRENGTH
The essential nutrients found in beef, like protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, provide our bodies and minds with the fuel we need at all stages of life to be the strongest version of ourselves. Learn more about how beef's nutrients, along with a healthy lifestyle, work to help build muscle and mental strength.
THE POWER OF BEEF'S PROTEIN
If there was a protein contest, beef would surely be crowned the king! Among the powerful package of 10 essential nutrients beef is known for, protein may be one of the most notable. In fact, one 3 oz cooked serving of beef provides 50% of your Daily Value (25 grams) of this important nutrient—making it an excellent source!
beef through the lifecycle
6 REASONS TO FEED BEEF TO YOUR BABY
Updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans are encouraging parents to introduce nutrient-dense foods, like beef, to make every bite count in these early years.
EVERY BITE COUNTS - FEEDING BEEF IN THE EARLY YEARS
Every bite counts during the first 24 months of life. Starting your baby with beef as a complementary first food can ensure they get the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development.
Beef and iron - why it really matters
The first 1,000 days of life, from the conception until two years of age, is an important period for brain development. Many nutrients found in beef play a role in building the brain structure and enhancing its function.
BUILD YOUR MOST VALUABLE PLATE WITH BEEF
As a sports family, life gets busy. Some days can feel like you are chasing a curveball from the moment you wake up to the last minutes of daylight.
BEEF HELPS MAKE EVERY BITE COUNT FOR TWEENS AND TEENS
The tween and teen years are a time of transformational change. Nutrient needs set the stage for optimal health and reduced chronic disease risk during adulthood.
HIGHER PROTEIN DIETS CAN SUPPORT WEIGHT LOSS, LEADING TO IMPROVED TYPE 2 DIABETES STATUS IN ADULTS
New evidence published on obesity grows evidence demonstrating the benefits of higher protein diets and their impact on supporting weight loss and improving T2D status.
nutrition tips
nutrious meals | TIPS & TRICKS
Unsure what beef cuts make nutritious meals? Manuel Villacorta shares tips on nutritious yet flavorful cuts of beef.
more beef resources
LEAN BEEF
Beef tastes great, but did you know how good it is for you too? A 3 oz. cooked serving of lean beef provides 10 essential nutrients...
BEEF AND HEART HEALTH
Heart health research shows eating beef can solve one of America’s greatest health challenges. Discover how lean beef can be part of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
BEEF'S NUTRIENTS
When it comes to beef and your health, you can rest easy knowing that along with being delicious, beef contains important nutrients.
Faq'S ABOUT BEEF
Check out answers to your most pressing questions when it comes to incorporating beef into a heart-healthy lifestyle.
BEEF AND DIET TRENDS
When it comes to choosing an eating style that works for you, there are many choices. Most healthy diets have a lot in common and beef plays an essential role in many healthy diets as an authentic high-quality protein with ten essential nutrients, like iron, zinc and B-vitamins.
CUT NUTRITIONALS
All beef cuts contain 10 essential nutrients including protein, zinc, iron and many B vitamins, but cuts can vary slightly in their nutrient content depending on their location on the carcass. See the nutritional profile of some of the classic and up-and-coming beef cuts.
Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Beef is an excellent source of protein and supplies 10 essential nutrients including B-vitamins, zinc, and iron. Discover resources to help promote and share the nutritional benefits of beef.
Beef AFICIONADOS
Calling all credentialed health and nutrition professionals! The Beef Aficionados is an online community of nutrition experts who support the role of beef in healthy eating patterns that was created to connect, empower, and amplify your work to optimize nutrition for all. As a Beef Aficionado, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to engage with Beef experts, early access to nutrition research and resources, and inspiration for showcasing beef’s role in a healthy lifestyle. Apply today and join this growing network!
Beef Nutrition Education Hub
The Beef Nutrition Education Hub, managed by a team of nutrition scientists and registered dietitians, is an education portal tailored to support the needs of the health and nutrition community. Create an account, access on-demand courses and earn complimentary continuing professional education credits approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Nutrition Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Research and clinical studies have shown the various benefits to consuming lean beef and how it plays an important role in a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle. Learn more about the research and studies behind beef's nutritional qualities.
resources for retail dietitians
Health and nutrition are top of mind. With more dietitians working in retail grocery, there's an opportunity for meat departments and dietitians to work together to help people understand the meat case and the nutritional benefits of beef.