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Week of May 17, 2010
This Week in Missouri:
- Inside Columbia Food and Wine Festival
- Lunch and Learn Program - Duckworth Farm, Butler, MO
- Governor's Proclamation of May is Beef Month
Websites
Market Update
- Choice/Select Spread: $3.15/cwt.
- 26,323 feeder cattle sold in the state of Missouri last week
compared to 29,247 a year ago. Avg. prices/weights:
- 548 lb. steers averaged $129.63
- 540 lb. heifers averaged $118.86
- 552 lb. Holstein steers averaged $90.58
- Springer Holstein Heifers $1,200-1,375
Many of you have probably heard about "meatless" eating trends recently.
Of course, the push comes from misguided ideas about how to improve
everything from the environment to obesity. However, as you know, going
"meatless" won't solve either issue. In fact, folks are shorting
themselves personally if they make that choice. Consider these four
facts about beef, to find out how this high-quality protein can help you
get more nutrition from your calories, without sacrificing taste:
- High-quality protein: The fact is, not all foods contain the
same type of protein. Lean meats, eggs and dairy products are considered
complete, high-quality sources of protein because they provide the full
package of essential amino acids that your body needs to stimulate
muscle growth and improve weight management. In fact, research indicates
that increasing consumption of high-quality proteins may optimize muscle
strength and metabolism, and ultimately improve overall health. Plant
proteins such as grains, legumes, nuts and seeds are incomplete sources
and can't match up to the nutritional benefits of beef protein.
- Protein isn't beef's only benefit: Beef is also a nutrient-rich
source of several important vitamins and minerals. In fact, you might
call lean beef nature's best tasting multivitamin - just one three-ounce
serving is a good or excellent source of 10 essential vitamins and
minerals including protein, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus,
choline, niacin, vitamin B6, iron and riboflavin, for around 154
calories per three-ounce serving. What's more, there are 29 cuts of beef
that meet government guidelines for lean and have less than 10 grams of
total fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95
milligrams of cholesterol per serving.
- 29 Ways to Go Lean: According to recent data, nearly two-thirds
of Americans buy cuts of meat that are considered "lean" when they shop
for food, which isn't surprising given that the 29 lean cuts include
some of Americans' favorites like flank steak, tenderloin, T-bone steak
and 95 percent lean ground beef.
- Trim the Fat, Not Your Wallet: Choosing lean beef can help keep
your grocery bill lean too. Among the leanest and most popular, the
round cuts are incredibly affordable, with an average retail cost of
$3.55 per pound-just 89 cents per 3-ounce serving.
If you have any questions or would like more information on
nutrient-rich, wallet-friendly beef recipes, please visit
BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.
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