As lifestyles become increasingly hectic, the demand for fast, nutritious meals is growing. America s beef producers have responded to this rise in demand by developing a variety of convenient beef products. Most of these products are lean, low in calories and moderate in sodium. And, they provide home-style taste after only ten minutes in the microwave. These products are distributed nationwide and can be found in the fresh meat case of most grocery stores.
Lean beef is packed with key nutrients like zinc, iron, protein and many B-vitamins.
Current research suggests emerging dietary benefits of beef due to the presence of CLA, selenium and choline. There are eight cuts of beef meeting USDA labeling guidelines for lean. Many new convenient beef products are low in fat and calories, and moderate in sodium. They fit easily into a balanced healthy diet. Mahan, Kathleen L., Escott-Stump, Sylvia.