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 for All Ages
Beyond the special memories around the table and the tasty delights we experience, beef provides our bodies with the fuel and strength to thrive throughout all stage of life- from infancy to adulthood.
Early Years
Every bite your baby takes counts, especially in the first 24 months of life. Starting your baby with beef as a complementary first food can ensure they get the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development.
Heart Health
Eating for a healthy heart and enjoying one of your favorite foods—these two things don’t have to be at odds with one another! Recent research1 shows that eating lean beef as part of a heart healthy dietary pattern can help maintain normal cholesterol levels.
Protein for Life
Among the powerful package of 10 essential nutrients beef is known for, protein may be one of the most notable. In fact, one 3 oz. cooked serving of beef provides 50% of your Daily Value (25 grams) of this important nutrient—making it an excellent source!
Additional Beef Nutrition and Health Resources
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Beef, Protein and Strength
The essential nutrients found in beef, like protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, provide our bodies and minds with the fuel we need at all stages of life to be the strongest version of ourselves. Learn more about how beef's nutrients, along with a healthy lifestyle, work to help build muscle and mental strength.
Mediterranean Diet? Here’s What the Research Shows
“Our study helped illustrate the benefits associated with a healthy Mediterranean dietary pattern that embodies balance, variety and the inclusion of nutrient-rich components, which can include low to moderate amounts of lean beef,” Fleming said.
Why Protein Matters?
Beef is known to be an excellent source of protein. But what exactly is protein and why is it important?
Unlock the Power of Beef with Weight Loss Medication
With beef, every bite counts. Ensuring you get enough high-quality protein and essential nutrients to help protect against muscle loss, support bone health, and prevent nutrient deficiencies is key when you are on a weight loss journey, especially one supported by medicationFueling Young Athletes
An athlete's day is busy and full. That is why it is so important to understand how to adequately fuel the whole day, not just pre-, during- and post-exercise. These protein and nutrient packed recipes are designed to support a young athlete's active schedule.
Sports Nutrition Game Plan
The Oklahoma Beef Council is proud to support high school athletes through our sponsorship of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. We are thrilled to also offer the Sports Nutrition Game Plan, a premier sports nutrition program designed specifically for high school athletes and created by a leading sports dietitian.
Fit Breakfast Foods
Breakfast is “kick-off” fuel for the whole day! Just like you fill your car up with gas before a road trip, it is essential that athletes fuel their bodies for the day and activities ahead. Starting the day without breakfast is like starting with your car on empty. It’s important to note that a “complete” breakfast is not a banana, bagel, or chewy bar. It should consist of as many food groups as possible to help fuel the body for the day. And for athletes, skipping breakfast is simply not an option. To perform optimally, you have to eat optimally and that starts in the morning.
Fueling for School
What should be on an athlete's lunch tray? Simply put: high quality protein like beef, whole grain carbohydrates, colorful fruits and veggies and healthy fats. The good news is, these nutrients can be delivered in the form of our favorites, like quesadillas, burgers, and pizza! High quality beef protein will provide the amino acids needed to build and repair lean muscle mass after training, which is crucial to athletic growth and performance. There are so many ways to build a nutrient-dense lunch around beef, check out a few of our favorites.
Just Pack It: Quick Recover Foods
Between school, practices, games, and extracurricular activities, student athletes are on the go, all day long. That is why it takes so much fuel to give your body the fuel needed to perform at it's best. As an athlete, three meals is not enough, which makes nutrient-rich snacks and recovery foods an important part of a healthy routine. This portable, packable, and flavorful recipe for Beef Jerky Trail Mix has everything it takes to make the most of a strenuous training session, and keep a well-rounded student athlete running to and through the next activity with energy and strength.
Post Game Day Gains
A well-balanced plate is essential to provide athletes the energy they need to power performance, enhance recovery, and tackle all of the components of everyday life like school, homework, extracurricular activities, and time with friends and family. Dinner is a fantastic time to catch up on food groups that were missed during the day. There are lots of nutrient-rich twists parents can make on their athlete’s favorite foods (like easy, delicious beef vegetable fried rice) to provide a meal that tastes good and is good for them. After all, dinner is designed to refuel athletes after a long day.