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06/01/09
Health & Nutrition

Health & Nutrition

Introduction

There’s no doubt about it - natural Irish and Welsh beef and lamb, from livestock reared on grass in the open countryside, the hills and the valleys, is an essential component of a healthy and nutritious diet. You can have it as lean as you like with the added plus of knowing that nothing compares to beef and lamb for essential protein, iron and zinc requirements.

These are essential for healthy growth in kids and for maintaining bone and muscle structure in adults. But the news just gets better for anyone who loves their beef dinners- it’s now a proven scientific fact* that grass fed beef is higher in CLAs (conjugated linoleic acids)- which help to fight off cancers and heart disease.

And even if you don’t want to go to the extremes of the Atkins Diet, the essential message remains the same- red meats which are all protein and no carbs, are a definite positive when it comes to toning those muscles and keeping slim and fit. One tip - always insist on traceable, Irish and Welsh beef and lamb. This way, you are guaranteed meat from animals reared in the most natural way possible, and which conform to the highest animal welfare and environmental standards. Click on the links to find out more...

*Production influences on healthiness, beef quality, Aidan P. Moloney, Teagasc, Grange Research Centre, Dunsany, Co. Meath.

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