Beef's Nutrition
No matter what your wellness looks like, beef provides the nutrition you need and the balance you crave. Incorporating beef's 10 essential nutrients - like protein, iron and zinc, as part of a balanced plate helps you stay fueled and energized throughout the journey. So, grab a plate and discover how beef is a delicious, nutritious powerhouse!
Beef nutrition and health resources
Download and view checkoff-funded beef nutrition and health educational resources that make every beef bite count.
7 surprising facts about beef and a heart healthy diet
The science might surprise you: lean beef can play a role in a heart-healthy diet while still delivering the nutrients your body needs.
Well-balanced meals
Recipes that tastefully combine a variety of food groups to achieve the perfect balance of taste, nutrition and simplicity with your favorite beef cuts.
Strength: The field manual
Developed by Dr. Mike Roussell, Strength: The Field Manual, provides all the information and tools you need to develop strength in your life. By looking at the principles of strength, fueling strength and strength in action, this guide was developed to inspire and guide you to build strength in all areas of your life.
Batch Cooking Basics
Keep healthy meals on the table and stress out of the kitchen with these simple batch cooking tips!
Other Featured Nutrition Resources
Grain-finished vs. Grass finished beef
Raising beef is no easy task. That’s why farmers and ranchers utilize beef’s nutrients as fuel to power through each day’s tough workload. Here’s a workout that mimics the physically demanding tasks that they do every day.
Farm to gym 20-minute workout
Raising beef is no easy task. That’s why farmers and ranchers utilize beef’s nutrients as fuel to power through each day’s tough workload. Here’s a workout that mimics the physically demanding tasks that they do every day.
Burger breakdown
Before you decide to swap Ground Turkey for Ground Beef, check the nutrition facts. Both are excellent sources of protein and are packed with many essential nutrients. But did you know, 93% lean cooked ground beef is lower in calories, total fat and cholesterol than 93% lean cooked ground turkey?
Back to school with the sports nutrition toolkit
After summer comes to an end, athletes will gear up to head back to school. In addition to classes, athletes must be prepared for morning practices, afterschool workouts, evening competitions, and weekend tournaments. Having a sports nutrition plan in place can help to ensure that athletes are setup for success in both the classroom and on the playing field all year long.
Have questions about beef nutrition? Ask Holly!
Holly Swee, RD, LN
Director of Nutrition
Responsible for recommending, developing, and implementing nutrition education programs and content that supports beef in a healthful lifestyle.
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Build Your Base with Beef
Evidence-based nutrition strategies that are designed for athletes at every level.