Is Your Beef Grass-Fed or Traditional?

Author: be well™ with Big Y^® Registered Dietitian Team

What’s Your Beef?

Beef is a wholesome and nutritious source of protein, making it a beneficial ingredient in a healthy meal plan. When shopping for beef, labels such as “grain-fed” may be a bit confusing. At first glance, “grass-fed” may seem pretty straightforward, but what does this mean when it comes to your health? Is grass-fed beef better for you than traditional beef? Let’s decode the label and explain the differences between grass-finished beef (e.g.: grass-fed) and grain-finished (e.g.: traditional) beef.