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The Power of Protein: high-Quality Protein promotes optimal health
A growing body of evidence suggests that protein is important in preventing chronic disease and in aiding in weight loss. Diet is critical to good health, so the sites below may be helpful. They provide up-to-date information about beef, low-fat beef preparation, and nutrition in general.
Research shows evidence that protein plays a critical role in diet quality, weight management, muscle development and maintenance, and in reducing risk of several diseases including diabetes and scarcopenia.
Please visit:
http://www.beefnutrition.org offers numerous materials and downloads for health professionals and patients, teachers, and consumers.
Addressing nutrition and health in schools is the purpose of this site, especially designed for school kitchens and dining rooms and classroom:
http://www.school-wellness.org
A growing body of research shows that regular family mealtimes have a positive impact on all aspects of a child’s development – physical, mental, behavioral, social and educational. This kit provides school leaders, health professionals, and parent volunteers the tools needed to promote family mealtimes in their schools or youth organizations. Contents include “how-to” tips, advice, simple recipes, shopping lists, conversation starters plus many other resources.
http://www.school-wellness.org/AtHome.aspx
Over 120 recipes using lean beef are featured in "The Healthy Beef Cookbook" - a 288-page reference published by the American Dietetics Association and National Cattlemen's Beef Association: http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cookbook/CookbookOrderForm.aspx
If beef is what's for dinner at your house, you'll enjoy seeing the many recipes and ideas this site lends. Whether you're looking for something different and special or a tried-and-true favorite, you're sure to find a recipe here. http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
Designed for young people who are on the move, this interactive and playful site suggests how to keep on doin' your thing! Getting enough Zinc, Iron, and Protein and other nutrients can put the "zip" in our minds and motions -- i.e. stay healthy without losing a step! How to get enough ZIP ? The answer lies in keeping a balanced approach to eating + lifestyle. Here's a site you may find helpful.
http://www.zip4tweens.com
Forget how to use a meat thermometer? Don't remember what temp to cook beef? Interested in food safety and fighting bacteria? Visit http://www.bifsco.org/ConsumerInfo
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