Food synergy is the idea that when consumed in combination, foods interact to deliver a greater nutritional benefit compared to when they are eaten separately.

The ‘Meat Factor’ is a concept that explains the improved absorption of nutrients like iron and zinc from plant-based proteins and vegetables when consumed alongside beef or other meats. For example, adding some ground beef to your bean chili allows you to absorb 150% more iron from the beans than if you ate a vegetarian version of the dish.

Another example of food synergy is adding fruit that is high in vitamin C (e.g., strawberries, cantaloupe, citrus) to oatmeal to help enhance your body’s ability to absorb iron from the cereal. Similarly, adding calcium-rich milk or yogurt to a veggie smoothie can help bind oxalates from greens such as spinach or kale, an important benefit for people with calcium oxalate kidney stones.

It’s a simple lesson, and another reason “beef belongs”. It’s not a matter of one or the other: plant- and animal-sourced foods are Happy Together. #beefbelongs

Satiety

Beef gives our body the power to feel fuller longer, to stay active longer, and in turn, control body weight. Research shows that a protein-rich meal can help keep you feeling full longer. Think beef for protein!

Energy Boost

Fuel your body with a healthy helping of “energizing” nutrients. Beef is naturally rich in key nutrients your body needs to release and use energy from the foods you eat.

• Iron
• Protein
• Vitamin B₁₂
• Vitamin B₆
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Pantothenate
• Thiamin

Healthy Bones & Teeth

Give your body a good reason to smile. Beef provides key nutrients that help build healthy bones and teeth, so they start strong in the early years and stay strong for life.

• Protein
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Phosphorous
• Zinc

Brain Power

Make a smart choice with nutrients that help your brain work its best. Beef is naturally rich in nutrients that help you learn, concentrate and remember better.

• Iron
• Niacin
• Vitamin B₁₂
• Vitamin B₆
• Riboflavin
• Zinc
• Choline

Healthy Immune System

Bundle up with nutrients that support a healthy immune system. Beef provides key nutrients that boost your body’s immune defences and ability to resist infection.

• Zinc
• Iron
• Selenium
• Protein
• Vitamin B₆