Lean Beef! We know it tastes great, but can beef be part of a healthy diet? Yes, absolutely, let’s look at the stats…All lean beef cuts have less than 10 grams of total fat, and less than 95mg cholesterol per 3-ounce cooked serving. Here’s a surprise; some cuts of beef are as lean as a 3-ounce skinless chicken thigh. Lean beef gives you the nutrients your body need and the taste you love! Here are Beef’s top 10 essential nutritional and how they go to work in your body:

• Iron: Helps your body use oxygen
• Choline: Supports nervous system development
• Protein: Helps preserve and build muscle
• Selenium: helps protect cells from damage
• Vitamin B12: Help maintain brain function
• Zinc: Helps maintain a healthy immune system
• Phosphorus: Helps build bones and teeth
• Niacin: Supports energy production and metabolism
• Riboflavin: Helps convert food into fuel.

Easy to Eat Well Tip:

Look for fresh Ground Beef with a bright, cherry-red color. A darker, purplish-red color is typical of vacuum-packaged Ground Beef or the interior of packaged Ground Beef. Once exposed to air, it will turn bright red.

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