Nutrition
No matter your approach to wellness, beef offers a nutrient-rich, high-quality protein that fits into a balanced diet. With essential nutrients like protein, iron, and zinc, it helps support energy, strength, and overall nutrition while having that unbeatable taste.
Can Beef Fit in a Mediterranean Diet? Here’s What the Research Shows
New! May is Mediterranean Diet Month, and grilling season is here!Written by KBC Director of Nutrition, Abby Heidari, RDN, LD
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Beef Nutrition and Health Resources
Download and view checkoff-funded beef nutrition and health educational resources that make every beef bite count.
7 Surprising Facts about Beef and a Heart Healthy Diet
The science might surprise you: lean beef can play a role in a heart-healthy diet while still delivering the nutrients your body needs.
Beef Meals Your Immune System Will Thank You For
Get ahead of illnesses! Beef meals your immune system will thank you for.
A Dietician's Guide to Quick & Easy Dinners
As a dietitian juggling the demands of a busy household with three hungry teens, I've learned some practical mealtime tricks for easy midweek dinners that help me skimp on cooking time but never on nutrition or flavor. Because, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to choose one over the other. Here’s how.
Unlocking Flavor And Nutrition: Why Beef Deserves a Place On Your Plate.
As a registered dietitian and avid home cook, few things excite me more in the kitchen than planning a meal with beef. From the familiar comfort of ground beef to unique cuts for special occasions and everything in between, beef is a nutritional powerhouse that delivers both flavor and health benefits.
Batch Cooking Basics
Keep healthy meals on the table and stress out of the kitchen with these simple batch cooking tips!
5 Nutrition Tips for Student Athletes
A well-balanced meal plan containing appropriate amounts of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) is essential to provide enough energy for growth and activity.
Kid Friendly Meal Solutions
As Americans are spending more time at home, parents may be looking for meal inspiration to keep the whole family happy.
Lean beef- A super satisfying balance of taste and nutrition
We all know that beef tastes great, but did you know how good it is for you too? A 3 oz. cooked serving of lean beef (about the size of a deck of cards) provides 10 essential nutrients and about half of the Daily Value for protein in about 170 calories!
Grain-Finished vs. Grass Finished Beef
Understanding Beef Production Practices and Their Impact on Nutrition QualityFueling Performance: Nutrition Advice From Registered Sports Dietitians
From post-workout recovery to building strength and fueling endurance, three certified sports dietitians share what it really takes to perform at your best and why beef belongs in every athlete's nutrition plan.
Fueling Recovery: The Role of Beef in Post-Workout Nutrition.
by Kimberly Gaskill, MS, RD, LDN, ISAK-2
Whether you’re a pro athlete, playing pickup with friends or working on fitness goals, refueling your body after exercise is crucial.
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Stronger With Nutrition
by Hannah Boyl, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Training hard but still not getting stronger? Here's what your missing. If you’re putting in the work on the field or in the gym but not seeing results, it’s likely a fueling issue, not a training one.
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MEATING Your Needs
by LESLIE BONCI, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
If you want to be strong and have endurance, keep your muscles healthy, and support your immune system, protein is key.
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Join The FREE Sports Nutrition Game Plan Program Today.
About the Program - The Sports Nutrition Game Plan, developed by sports dietitian Amy Goodson, is a free program designed to enhance athletics through nutrition. The program aims to educate athletes, coaches, trainers, and parents on optimal nutrition and the benefits of beef for training, performance, and recovery.