Certified Organic Grass-Fed: A Wedge Exclusive!

By Barth Anderson, Research and Development Coordinator

The Wedge is proud to be the first and only retailer in Minnesota to carry USDA-certified organic grass-fed beef.

Available in convenient, pre-packaged one-pound amounts, Mesquite Organic Foods ground beef is delivered refrigerated, not frozen. Other Mesquite Organic Foods beef products, including beef stew and stir-fry cuts, London broil, rump roast, eye of round, rib eye, pot roast, sirloin, and New York Strip are available. Prices range from $5.99 to $17.99 per pound.

Led by board-certified cardiologist Dr. Steve Atchley, Mesquite Organic Foods has a holistic approach to the health of the land and the animals. The company's cows are raised in open pastures and are never fattened in feedlots. They eat 100 percent grass, and are not given hormones or antibiotics. The grass they eat is not treated with pesticides or chemicals of any kind.

Why is Grass-Fed Beef Healthier?

Lower Saturated Fat - Eating too much saturated fat raises cholesterol, and high cholesterol is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease. Grass-fed beef has less than 10 percent of its fat as the saturated variety and therefore provides a better protein to fat ratio.

High Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Omega-3 fatty acids may play a role in the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease, hypertension, arthritis and cancer. Grass-fed beef has higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids than most fish.

Great Source of CLA - CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) may reduce the risk of cancer, obesity, diabetes and several other immune disorders. Grass-fed beef provides a natural source of CLA.

Natural Source of L-arginine - Studies have shown that L-arginine reduces LDL cholesterol and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. The most abundant natural source for L-arginine is grass-fed beef.

Source: www.mesquiteorganicbeef.com/health.html