Call in your questions to Breaking Beef News to the number below, and we ll answer them in this column. That recommendation hasn t worked. It s time to look at our foods for what they contribute to a healthy diet. We have discovered that women are deficient in key nutrients rich in beef, for instance, iron and zinc. In addition, women don t know that beef is one of the best sources of these nutrients.
Science continues to demonstrate that beef fits into healthy diets.
Half the fat in beef is monounsaturated, the same heart-healthy kind found in olive oil, and almost half the saturated fat in beef is stearic acid, which has a neutral effect on cholesterol levels. There are so many beef choices. You can still enjoy a prime rib occasionally, but also be sure to include the lean cuts of beef in your overall diet. There are eight cuts of beef that meet the USDA labeling guidelines for lean less than 10 grams of fat and 4.5 grams of saturated fat per 3-ounce serving. Look for the word loin or round in the name as a guide to lean.