Red meat is one of the larger categories of certified products in the American Heart Association Food Certification Program. The Johns Hopkins University Lipid Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and the Chicago Center for Clinical Research. This clinical study found that incorporating either LEAN RED MEAT or lean white meat into a heart-healthy diet has the same effects in attaining favorable levels for LDL, HDL and total cholesterol. In addition, the study participants who consumed LEAN RED MEAT were more likely to remain on the prescribed diet than the participants consuming lean white meat diet. This entire report is available to you when you sign up to be a Maverick Ranch Preferred Customer .
Cholesterol is produced by the liver and is an essential component of every cell.
Cholesterol over-production can be controlled by medication. It is believed that human cholesterol production is affected more by saturated fat consumption than by total dietary consumption of cholesterol. About 1 out of 8 people are believed to be affected by dietary consumption of cholesterol. USDA labeling requirements for less cholesterol are very stringent. Maverick Ranch provides beef products that comply with the USDA requirements for less cholesterol.