Why Highland beef? Is it worth the cost?

Highland beef was shown to be almost 23% more tender than commercial beef, scoring 83.27, well below the 100 which benchmarks meat as “very tender”. Compared with commercial meat, pure Highland meat contains almost 7% more protein and almost 17% more iron, averaging over 4% less cholesterol. Intramuscular fat, low in saturated fat and seen as marbling through the meat, gives Highland beef its tenderness, succulence and distinctive taste. An interesting finding was the lack of expected correlation between fat content and cholesterol levels.

Comparison of diets and the effect of more intensive rearing might explain this result. Charles is to be congratulated on this fascinating and informative work, which forms a foundation for possible future investigation. The full report may be obtained from the Highland Cattle Society.

Highlights of Health Benefits of Highland Beef

50% more omega-3 fatty acids

17% more iron

10% less fat

7% more protein Less intramuscular fat More antioxidants and vitamins More conjugated linoleum acid (CLA), a strong nutrient for fighting cancer and less cholesterol even less cholesterol than turkey.

If you have a heart condition talk to your doctor to see if Highland Beef is a healthier alternative for you.

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