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Why is grass fed beef more expensive?
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The reason grass-fed beef is pricier has to do with beef producers profit margin: it can take a farmer up to a year longer (and an extra year's worth of food, care, and labor) to get a grass-fed animal to reach slaughter weight than for a conventionally raised one.
Does organic meat make a difference?
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While there may be no significant nutritional difference between organic and conventional produce, organic does have lower levels of pesticide residue. However, there isn't universal agreement on the risk those residues pose.
Is organic meat really better?
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The feeding requirements for organic livestock farming, such as the primary use of grass and alfalfa for cattle, result in generally higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a kind of fat that is more heart healthy than other fats. These higher omega-3 fatty acids are found in organic meats, dairy and eggs.