Omaha Steaks Delivers Straight Talk on Steak

Company Shares Facts About The Role Protein Plays in a Healthful Diet

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Mar 13, 2015, 07:00 ET

OMAHA, Neb., March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Omaha Steaks, the nation's leading purveyor of exceptional grain-fed beef and gourmet foods, announced the launch of #StraightTalkonSteak, an effort to share the good news about beef and nutrition facts you should know. Leading health authorities including the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and American Dietetic Association advocate that lean meat can and should be part of a healthy diet.

To help maintain a well-balanced diet, Omaha Steaks offers a wide variety of the finest quality USDA-inspected, grain-fed beef and other gourmet foods, including seafood, pork and poultry. According to a survey conducted by Omaha Steaks, more than 68 percent of American consumers enjoy beef one to four times per week.

According to the Nebraska Beef Council, red meat is an excellent source of nutrients, including protein, iron, zinc, B-vitamins and others, which play an important role in a healthful diet.

"Many people are surprised to learn that an average three-ounce lean cut of beef is only 154 calories, yet contains around 25 grams of protein and delivers 10 essential nutrients for optimal health," said Mitch Rippe, Director of Nutrition and Education at the Nebraska Beef Council. "Think of beef as the kale of protein foods—in addition to being a high-quality, complete protein, a single serving of lean beef contributes 8% of daily calories (2,000-calories per day), yet provides more than 10% of the daily value for 10 essential nutrients—protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, niacin, riboflavin, choline, selenium, and phosphorus.

"We know that protein is an essential part of a healthy diet," said Todd Simon, Senior Vice President and family owner of Omaha Steaks. "We offer a wide selection of cuts that are low in calories and high in protein from Top Sirloins to our Triple-Trimmed Filet Mignons. These are extra-lean because our master butchers trim off all the exterior fat."

Other nutritious high protein/low calorie foods from Omaha Steaks include:
Yellowfin Tuna Steaks
Wild Salmon Fillets
Flat Iron Steak
Beef Sirloin Tips
Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast

"In addition to beef, Omaha Steaks has a wide selection of seafood, poultry and other proteins and recently added Fresh Vegetables from The Chef's Garden® to our gourmet offerings."

Omaha Steaks will host a Twitter party on Thursday, March 26 at Noon ET to discuss beef as an important part of a healthy diet. Anyone can join Omaha Steaks for a Healthy Lunch @Omahasteaks #StraightTalkonSteak, and one participant will receive the Eating Well Combo from Omaha Steaks, which includes Top Sirloins, Classic Salmon Fillets, Ground Bison Burgers and Boneless Chicken Breasts. A full nutrition analysis on all Omaha Steaks products is available on the company's website at www.OmahaSteaks.com.

About Omaha Steaks
Founded in 1917, Omaha Steaks is a fifth-generation, family-owned company known nationwide for the finest in USDA-approved, grain-fed beef and gourmet foods. Today, Omaha Steaks is recognized as the nation's largest direct response marketer of beef and gourmet foods available through multiple marketing channels including by phone at 1-800-228-9055, online at www.OmahaSteaks.com or at 70+ retail stores nationwide.

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