Powered BY Beef
The "Powered By Beef: Performance Through Protein" program takes a real food first approach to sports nutrition. The focus of the high school and collegiate program is a balanced diet built on top of foundation of protein, specifically beef. The overall goal of this program is to educate athletes on how to pre-fuel and refuel while they train before, during and after their sporting season. The NDBC is committed to education of student athletes through the “Powered By Beef” program.
This program is made possible through Beef Checkoff Dollars
funded by North Dakota Beef producers.
ADDITIONAL SPORT NUTRITION RESOURCES
SPORTS NUTRITION GAME PLAN x powered by beef
Check out our collection of co-branded fliers that are meant to inform and educate
student athletes, coaches and parents the importance of sports nutrition and including beef as their protein of choice.
7 DAY MEAL PLAN
Whole Plate Guide
recipe collections
Beef in the Early Years
Every bite your baby takes counts, especially in the first 24 months of life. Starting your baby with beef as a complementary first food can ensure they get the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development.
every bite counts - feeding Beef to your baby
Every bite your baby takes counts, especially in the first 24 months of life. Starting your baby with beef as a complementary first food can ensure they get the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development.
Beef in the early years recipes
With these Early Years inspired recipes, there's no need to make multiple meals at dinner anymore. Serve a dish the whole family will love. If you have questions about starting solid foods, consult your physician or health care provider.
Introducing solid foods to your baby
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Women Infants and Children's Program (WIC) and now for the first time ever the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend introducing solid foods, like beef, to infants and toddlers, in order to pack in every bite with protein, iron, zinc and choline. 1-5 Read on to learn how and why to incorporate beef through various life stages.
Beef For Strength
Beef is an excellent source of 10 essential nutrients, including protein, that your body needs to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Read more below to learn how beef contains all the nutrients you need to keep you and your family up and going.
Beef for all ages
Beyond the special memories around the table and the tasty delights we experience across a lifetime, the foods we eat provide our bodies with fuel to thrive and grow.
Beef's nutrients
When it comes to beef and your health, you can rest easy knowing that along with being delicious, beef contains important nutrients that your body needs. In just one 3 oz. cooked serving, you’re getting 10 essential nutrients, including about half your Daily Value for protein!
Beef's protein
If there was a protein contest, beef would surely be crowned the king! Among the powerful package of 10 essential nutrients beef is known for, protein may be one of the most notable.
Beef FAqs
We all know beef tastes great – but did you know that beef can be good for you, too? Check out some answers to your most pressing questions when it comes to beef and your health.
Beef and heart health
Eating for a healthy heart and enjoying one of your favorite foods—these two things don’t have to be at odds with one another!
lean beef
We all know that beef tastes great, but did you know how good it is for you too? A serving of lean beef (3 oz. about the size of a deck of cards) provides 10 essential nutrients, including about half your Daily Value for protein in around 150 calories!