3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Regeneratively Raised Meat?

100% grass-fed and finished beef is important to us because it's important to you. When you look at the research, the overall long-term benefits are hard to ignore compared to conventional beef.

To help you understand why grass-fed beef is so important to us, our team at Apsey Farms has put together our 3 primary reasons for choosing grass-fed beef and sources to support these reasons. Better for the animals. Better for the environment. Better for you! 

HUMAN HEALTH BENEFITS

• 1.5 X more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)¹
• 3 X more Vit B1 and two times more Vit B2²
• 4 X more Vit E³
• 5 X more polyphenols⁴ & higher concentrations of other phytochemicals^5-8, which have strong anti-oxidative & anti-inflammatory effects⁹
• Higher glutathione (a potent intracellular antioxidant) content¹⁰
• More favorable fatty acid content¹¹ 

ANIMAL BENEFITS

• Improved metabolic health¹²
• Reduced cortisol levels (less stress)¹³
• Treated humanely at all times
• Raised as nature intended, with fresh air, grass & water
• 100% grass diet, while a grain diet can make cattle sick¹⁴
• No antibiotics, no hormones, & no grains

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

• Improved plant diversity¹⁵
• Increased soil carbon levels^16,17
• Improved ecosystem function^18,19
• Improved retention & quality of fresh water systems²⁰

Sources: 

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