K BAR K Longhorn Ranch

We have a meat sellers License and all individual cuts are USDA approved. 

Longhorn Beef, $2.00/lb hang weight, you pay cutting, wrapping and slaughter fee.

LEAN LONGHORN HAMBURGER

TRY IT ONCE YOU WILL WE HOOKED FOR LIFE AND IT IS A HEALTHY THING READ BELOW.

Longhorn Hamburger, very lean. $4.00/lb. 

This was published by the QMS (Quality Meat Scotland)Research & Development 2010-11 View Full Report



The problem 

The amount and type of fat in the diet has a major impact on human health. High consumption of total fat and saturated fatty acids has been linked to the development of cancer, obesity, coronary heart disease and other pathological states, whilst unsaturated fatty acids such as omega-3 polyunstaurated fats (PUFAs) posses a number of beneficial health properties.  Ruminant meats are also the major source of a fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which has been reported to have a remarkable range of health benefitting properties including enhancing the immune system, reducing body fat,and antidiabetic properties. One form of CLA (cis-9, trans-11) has also been suggested to have anticancer properties when tested in the laboratory.

Muscle 

In the muscle the results showed that the total fatty acids was not different between the breeds. However, there were significant differences in the content of the ‘beneficial fats’, CLA and the omega-3 fats, in the muscles of the different breeds. The levels of CLA were highest in the Longhorn followed by Belted Galloway, Beef Shorthorn and Charolais with lowest levels in the Hereford. Similarly levels of omega-3 were highest in Longhorn and Belted Galloway and lowest in Hereford. 

Fat

In fat, there were however significant differences between the breeds with respect to total fatty acid content. Longhorn and Hereford had the highest fatty acid content, while Beef Shorthorn had the lowest level. In terms of saturated fatty acids Longhorn and Hereford also had the highest levels, with other breeds being significantly lower.  Breed specific differences in the health fatty acids, CLA and omega-3 PUFAs were also found in fat.  The levels of CLA were highest in the Longhorn and lowest in the Hereford cattle, while for omega 3 the levels were highest in both Longhorn and Hereford and lowest in Beef Shorthorn.  The results show that there are breed specific differences in the levels of the beneficial fatty acids in beef cattle and that the levels are different in muscle and fat.



Lean Longhorn Beef

Excerpt from the TLBAA WEB Site

Thanks to Texas Longhorn beef, today's health-conscious consumer doesn't have to avoid tender juicy steaks. Not only is Longhorn beef leaner than that of other breeds, it is also lower in saturated fats. The flavorful Longhorn beef has less cholesterol and calories than chicken.

Definitely good news for a healthy lifestyle!

Including lean beef in a heart-healthy diet can positively impact blood cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that eating lean beef can help increase 'good' cholesterol and reduce 'bad' cholesterol in people with elevated cholesterol levels.

"Lean beef is good for you - and the key word is lean. A heart patient can eat steak every meal if it is in the right proportions. Longhorn meat on the average contains 10 percent less saturated fat than that of other cattle. That puts lean Longhorn beef on par with skinned boneless white meat of chicken and that fact may come as a surprise to many dieticians."

-Dr. Joseph Graham, Cardiovascular Surgeon at St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri, and a Longhorn breeder himself.

"Red meat is really a treasure trove of nutrients, including protein, iron, vitamin B12, and more. One of the healthiest red meats is Longhorn beef, which is extremely low in fat."

-Cliff Sheats, certified clinical nutritionist, and nationally recognized author of Lean Bodies, Total Fitness.

Beef is the number one source of protein, zinc and Vitamin B12, and the third best source of iron in the food supply. You'd have to eat almost 12 cans of tuna to get the equivalent amount of zinc in one 3 oz. serving of beef. It takes seven chicken breasts to equal the Vitamin B12 in one 3 oz. serving of beef. Beef is also a good source of selenium, providing 20-30% of the recommended daily allowance for men and women.

Recent research has found that selenium may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer (such as prostate) as well as enhance the body's ability to fight infections.