Where's the Beef???

Do you love red beef, and want to include it in a healthy diet for your family.  Well look no further.  I love to make chili's and spaghetti dishes. When I choose the type of ground beef I am going to add to my recipe I usually base it on price, or I buy less of the leaner ground beef. Take a look at this table and you may change your mind about what type of ground beef you purchase for your next recipe.

This nutrition information is based on a 4 oz (about the size of a deck of cards) serving of raw beef:

Beef	Calories	Calories from fat	Total fat	Saturated fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Protein
73/27% Lean Beef	350	270	31g	13g	110mg	70mg	18g
80/20% Lean Beef	290	200	23g	9g	80mg	70mg	20g
93/7%	170	70	8g	3g	65mg	70mg	24g
85/15%	240	152	16g	8g	76mg	70mg	20g

I highlighted the 93/7% because this is the best choice if you are watching your fat and calorie intake.

So now you have a better way to choose which ground beef you will pick for your recipe. Decide by price, decide by Lean Beef percent, or decide like I do, using both price and Lean Beef percent.

Beef is an excellent source of iron, protein and zinc, all great for muscles and healing. 

So, if you enjoy eating red meat, go ahead.  Now you have the knowledge to make heart healthier (lower saturated fat choices are best) choices.
Happy Eating!