Today’s post serves as an extension of yesterday’s – we are discussing beef and its many benefits, and while doing so, are hopefully manipulating enough people into consuming more of it.
Manipulation has a negative connotation associated with it, but you know what I’m getting at. At least, I hope so. I can’t really fathom any scenario in which encouraging someone to eat more beef has malicious intentions.
Again, this information comes from healthline.com.
“Carnosine is a compound important for muscle function. It’s formed in your body from beta-alanine, a dietary amino acid found in high amounts in fish and meat, including beef. In a 2018 study, a group of 30 individuals in a strength training program who supplemented with high doses of beta-alanine for 5 weeks were shown to increase their performance and strength. In contrast, research from 2017 suggests that following a strict vegetarian diet may lead to lower levels of carnosine in muscles over time. High levels of carnosine have also been linked to reduced fatigue and improved performance during exercise.
“Anemia is a condition characterized by a decreased number of red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to your organs and tissues. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia. The main symptoms are tiredness, weakness, and paleness. Beef is a rich source of heme iron, which is only found in animal-derived foods. Your body absorbs heme iron much more efficiently than non-heme iron, which is the type of iron in plant-derived foods,” the web page states.
It’s common knowledge that it’s usually helpful to consume just about anything in moderation, so while the intent of these posts is to encourage you to eat more beef in general, I’m not suggesting you have to go full carnivore and only eat beef. But, it might not hurt to add a little more of it to your diet.
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