December Dietitian's Pick - Beef

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Reasons to Choose Beef:

With great flavor comes great nutrition. The essential nutrients found in beef, like high-quality protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, provide our bodies with the strength to thrive throughout all stages of life.
A 3-oz. serving of lean beef provides nearly half of the Daily Value for protein. Because protein promotes satiety, eating a protein-rich meal or snack makes you feel full longer, which is helpful when trying to avoid overindulging during the holiday season!
When looking for lean cuts of beef look for the term loin or round in the name, such as Strip Loin Roast and Tenderloin Roast. The terms loin and round are usually good indicators that the cut is lean.
The versatility of beef allows you to save time and money by cooking once, and dining twice. Leftover beef roast makes delicious beef wraps or toppings for your salad.Try these Recipes

Leftovers are a great way to use foods in your fridge that otherwise would go to waste. Try to plan one meal per week that involves leftovers.