7 Healthy Benefits of Eating Beef

1. Beef is High in Protein and Helps Improve Muscle Mass

Eating protein every day is important, our bodies need it. Proteins supply the building blocks our bodies need (called amino acids) that help us repair and build muscle, bone, skin, hair, cartilage, and more. Daily protein also helps our bodies main our lean body mass, also known as muscle mass. And, of all the nutrients, proteins are very satiating and help make us feel fuller long, preventing unnecessary cravings.

Beef is packed with health-promoting amino acids, and it’s one of the single biggest sources of protein in the human diet. For instance, a 6oz (170g) portion of 80% lean beef provides 46g protein. Should we opt for a leaner variety of beef, the protein content increases! That is why at Five Star Home Food, we provide Certified Angus Beef. 

2. Beef is Extremely Rich in Minerals
Beef is also very rich in minerals like potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and iron. In fact, a 6oz portion will give you (%DV):

Copper 10%
Iron 18%
Magnesium: 7%
Phosphorus: 40%
Potassium: 10%
Selenium: 50%
Zinc: 65%

For people with certain mineral deficiencies, beef is an excellent source of nutrition!

3. Eating Beef Helps Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia

One nutrient deficiency worth mentioning is Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA). According to Dr. Ian Griffin, “Iron deficiency remains a major public health issue even in a developed country such as the United States.” Currently, iron deficiency affects 10% of the population, with half of this deficiency IDA. It can be traced to changes in quality of dietary intake, and one of the reasons Five Star Home Foods provides only the best quality Angus certified beef. 

4. Beef Contains Carnosine
Another advantage of eating beef is that it provides an abundance of carnosine, 50% more than other proteins like poultry. Carnosine (beta-analyl-L-histidine) is created by combining the amino acids alanine and histidine. It is found throughout the body and  has several important roles in human health, most notably in exercise performance and muscle mass balance.

What Does Carnosine Do?
For one thing carnosine has anti-glycosylation properties. What this means is that carnosine reduces the harms of a process called ‘glycation,’ directly related to human aging. Carnosine is also helpful in exercise performance, skeletal muscle homeostasis, and it even boost the immune system and can reduce inflammation. The compound is also thought to help prevent lipid peroxidation within our cells.

5. Beef is Full of Vitamins
There are many important nutrients in beef, and those present in significant amounts include the range of B vitamins, which are vital to energy metabolism (amount per 6oz 80/20 beef %DV):

Vitamin B1 6%
Vitamin B2 20%
Vitamin B3 45%
Vitamin B5 17%
Vitamin B6 42%
Vitamin B12 152%
Folate 3%

Additionally, beef also contains smaller amounts of vitamins E and K. Of importance, Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient only available from animal foods. This vitamin also has a wealth of benefits that include skin improvements, positive mood, better sleep, and neural regeneration. It’s important to realize that insufficient vitamin B12 may also increase the risk of depression and mental health issues.

6. Beef Contains the Natural Creatine
Almost everyone knows the dietary supplement version of creatine, but did you know that beef contains it too? In fact, beef typically contains 350mg creatine per 100g
 
The health benefits of creatine:

• Improved exercise performance
• Creatine assists in muscle growth and development
• Provides muscles with greater energy supply and improves endurance
• Increased muscular size

It’s also worth noting that our liver can produce about 2g creatine per day, depending on the pre-cursors being available. Creatine precursors include arginine, glycine, and methionine. Not only are all of these amino acids present in beef, but beef is a single most significant dietary sources; in other words, eating beef gives you a decent amount of dietary creatine, and it helps your body to produce it too!

7. Beef is Very Affordable
Five Star Home Foods provides all natural Certified Angus Beef products to ensure your food is without harmful chemicals or preservatives. It’s a cut above USDA Prime, Choice and Select. Ten quality standards — including abundant marbling, ensure every bite is exceptionally flavorful, incredibly tender and naturally juicy. Make sure you and your family are eating the highest quality, healthiest beef. The easiest way to get started is to try a Free Chef Sampler.

Final Thoughts
Beef contains dozens of health-promoting nutrients that we need in our diet. Overall, it is one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the human diet, and has been for many generations.