WHY GRASS FED BEEF?

Cattle grazing in fields is experiencing a renaissance of sorts as farmers, ranchers and consumers alike are recognizing the merits and value of grass fed beef. There is a shared demand and desire to improve animals’ quality of life, be good stewards of the environment and provide higher quality meat that is healthier for consumers. So we took to the streets and to the farms and to the markets and to the cows to get to the bottom of why people chose grass fed over conventional beef.

TOP 3 REASONS PEOPLE CHOOSE GRASS FED OVER CONVENTIONAL BEEF

– GRASS FED BEEF IS HEALTHIER

It’s true. Grass Fed Beef is a better choice for several reasons. Grass Fed Beef has a better fat profile than conventional beef and contains less fat and the fat it does contain is a healthier fat including Omega 3 EPA & DHA as well as CLA. All beef, weather grass fed or conventional is a great source of proteins, B vitamins, iron and zinc but Grass Fed is indeed the healthier option.

– GRASS FED BEEF ARE LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

Aside from the nutritional advantages many people just appreciate how grass fed cattle are treated. ‘There is something idyllic about cattle roaming around in the fields with pastures to graze, fresh grass to eat and room to move’. said one Hanks Grass Fed Beef consumer. That does sound like a moovalous life for the cows, however, it is important to note that amongst all the beef and cattle farmers there are good farmers and not so good farmers so swooping generalizations wont do. It’s important that you choose Grass Fed Beef from a reputable and transparent source who wouldn’t be afraid to give you a tour of the farm to see what life on the farm is really like.

– GRASS FED BEEF IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Grass fed farming produces lower greenhouse gas emissions than grain fed farming. Without getting into all the scientific details, simply put, it is less taxing on the environment to have cattle eating grass as opposed to cattle eating mostly grains which require planting, pesticides and harvesting.

WHY HANKS GRASS FED BEEF?

For these and other reasons we started Hanks Grass Fed Beef – beef you can feel good about. We believe in keeping things simple. Like offering local, healthy, 100% Canadian premium grass-fed beef to our customers. Our beef is finished grain free, non-GMO with no hormones or steroids. We’re sure you’ll think it’s the best beef you’ve ever tasted.

To find out more visit our website https://hanksgrassfedbeef.com/