October 2007 Newsletter
Nutrient-Rich Solutions with Beef Obesity Increasing You’ve probably seen the news reports about the obesity problem in the United States. The statistics are staggering -- more than 93 million Americans are obese, with that number predicted to climb to 120 million in the next five years. What the statistics often overlook, however, is that most overweight individuals are also undernourished because they eat high-calorie foods that are low in nutrient value. In March 2004, the Food and Drug Administration’s Obesity Working Group brought focus to this epidemic by telling Americans that “calories count.” They said most people need to monitor and reduce their caloric intake. One way to do this, according to many leading dietitians, is to choose nutrient-rich foods like lean  beef. These dietitians refer to foods with a higher ratio of nutrients to calories as nutrient dense or nutrient rich. Why is lean beef a smart choice? Lean beef not only fuels active lifestyles with its nutrients, it also helps fight weight gain simply because it has few calories per 3-ounce serving. It’s an ideal example of how a nutrient-rich food helps people make better choices in their daily meals. Dietitians recognize beef as: • An excellent source of protein, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium and phosphorus • A good source of niacin, vitamin B6, iron and riboflavin • Having low caloric content as beef supplies less than 10 percent of a 2,000-calorie diet while contributing more than 10 percent of the above nutrients So how do you set your household on its way to eating nutrient rich? A good meal plan might include a great-tasting, lean beef steak from Nolan Ryan’s Guaranteed Tender Meats combined with these other nutrient-rich foods: • Brightly colored fruits • Vibrant colored vegetables • Whole, fortified and fiber-rich grain foods • Low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt For more information on choosing nutrient-rich foods, visit www.nutrientrichfoods.org or www.MyPyramid.gov. Supporting our Community At Nolan Ryan’s Guaranteed Tender Meats we’re committed to providing our customers with a lean, healthy and great-tasting meal every time. But our dedication to healthy living doesn’t stop at the supermarket. We’re also committed to raising community awareness about healthy lifestyle choices. That’s why we’re a proud supporter of many area events that promote health and wellness. This fall we supported several events in Dallas: Tips for Quick Beef ShoppingOur customers like variety when buying our ground beef. We have a big selection because we strive to satisfy our customers’ every request. But making the right choice when there are several choices can take time. So here’s a primer on how to select the right ground beef package in just a few seconds. Fry’s (Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona) Super S (South and central Texas) Did You Know… Ground beef and hamburger are not interchangeable terms in the supermarket? To create ground beef, the meat market manager grinds a certain cut but can add no fat. When making hamburger, however, the manager may add other fat to achieve a certain lean-to-fat ratio. Both hamburger and ground beef can have seasonings, but other additives, including water and phosphates, are not permitted. The Federal Standards and Labeling Policy mandates proper labeling of hamburger and ground beef and they must be marked with a USDA inspection symbol. Federal labeling laws on lean versus fat also apply to both products. Congratulations to Joe Leal
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Join us in congratulating Joe Leal of Super S Foods in Goliad for winning our merchandising contest. Joe is the meat market manager at the store and was judged tops in the Super S chain for allowing customers to easily locate Nolan Ryan products, making sure labels were always visible, displaying appealing packaging, and keeping the meat case stocked with your favorite Nolan Ryan products. Joe is a perfect example of how our retail partners work with us to make sure your shopping experience is the best it can be. 