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Beef Tips - Nutrition Tips
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| The facts on fat -
It is a common misperception that the majority of beef's fatty acids are saturated. In reality, beef is just like most other foods that contain fat. It has a fatty acid package containing various amounts of saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat. In fact, half of the fatty acids in lean beef are monounsatured, the same heart-healthy type found in olive oil. |
| A healthy lifestyle includes variety in your food choices, balance and moderation, and physical activity. Check out the food pyramid for more information. |
| The government guidelines for "lean" are defined as: less than 10g total fat, 4.5g or less saturated fat, less than 95mg cholesterol per serving. Check out 29 Ways to Love Lean Beef! |
| Beef is naturally low in sodium, so it easily fits within guidelines to choose foods low in salt or sodium. |
| Lean been naturally fits within the updated Food Guidance System known as MyPyramid. Today's beef is leaner than ever before and naturally rich in nine essential nutrients that fuel healthy, active lives. |
| Calorie-for-calorie, beef is one of the most naturally nutrient-rich foods. A 3-ounce serving of lean beef contributes less than 10% of calories to a 2,000-calorie diet, yet it supplies more than 10% of the Daily Value for nine essential nutrients! |
| According to the latest government data, a 3 oz. serving of beef is a good source of 9 essential nutrients. What's more, the six leanest beef cuts have, on average, just one more gram of saturated fat per 3 oz. serving than chicken's leanest cut - a skinless chicken breast. Beef! It's what's for dinner! |
