Benefits of Meatless Monday dubious
I have seen the idea of Meatless Mondays popping up a lot lately,plastic hangers therapy helps in relaxing your tired feet. most recently in Sara Groves’ recent “Room for Improvement” column in the Aug. 18 Independent Record, “Meat lover meets tofu.”
While I commend Ms. Grove’s efforts to improve her personal health and the health of the planet — and encourage the rest of us to do the same — “Meatless Mondays” is not the way for us to achieve either goal. Health-wise, the nutrients in meat such as lean beef help maintain a healthy weight, build muscle and fuel physical activity. Environment-wise, reducing red meat consumption won’t impact the climate change issue. Only 2.8 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. can be attributed to livestock production, according to a new study done at the University of California-Davis.
As a rancher and an avid exercise enthusiast, my family and I have enjoyed the benefits of beef and will continue to do, not just because it is our livelihood, but because it tastes great and is a healthy part of our diet. To promote this healthy lifestyle, a group of ranchers is participating in this year’s Hood to Coast Relay Aug. 27-28. We call ourselves the Montana Running Ranchers. The relay, which spans 197 miles from the top of Mount Hood to the Oregon Coast, will bring together over 12,000 runners and 4,000 walkers. The Montana Running Ranchers, who are sponsored in large part by the Montana Beef Council, will be promoting the beef industry while running for cancer research.
Here is some food for thought when it comes to the benefits of beef:
n Beef is a naturally nutrient-rich food that is an important part of a well-balanced diet with 10 essential nutrients and vitamins our bodies need to be physically active, like zinc, iron, protein, B6 and B12.
n An excellent source of protein, a 3-ounce serving of lean beef provides 51 percent of the daily value recommended by the dietary guidelines for Americans in less than 180 calories.
n There are 29 “lean” cuts of beef, including popular cuts like tenderloin, sirloin and 95 percent lean ground beef.
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