10 Surprising Benefits of Beef Tallow
10 Surprising Benefits of Beef Tallow: Nature's Hidden Gem for Food and Skin!
We all have heard of the next gimmick and the next overrated thing for diets and for skincare but we at Greenstead Naturals believe you should KEEP IT SIMPLE. Forget the fads and the overmarketing and focus on what has worked for centuries.
Let's go back in history a little bit..
Have you ever heard of the bird dropping face masks that were trendy at one point?
Yes, those were a thing!
See what we mean? Trends come and go.
All joking aside, let's give you what you came here for!
Beef Tallow Benefits for Food:
High Smoke Point: With a smoke point of around 420°F (220°C), beef tallow is excellent for frying and high-heat cooking, reducing the risk of producing harmful free radicals.
Flavor Enhancer: Tallow adds a rich, savory flavor to foods, making it a favorite ingredient for chefs and home cooks alike.
Rich in Nutrients: Beef tallow is packed with vitamins A, D, E, and K, essential for overall health and well-being.
High in Healthy Fats: Beef tallow is composed of approximately 50% saturated fat, 42% monounsaturated fat, and 4% polyunsaturated fat, providing a good balance of fats that support cellular health.
Stable Cooking Fat: The high saturated fat content in beef tallow makes it more stable at room temperature and less prone to oxidation, unlike many vegetable oils.
Benefits for Skin:
Moisturizing for Skin: Beef tallow closely mimics the natural oils found in human skin, making it an excellent moisturizer that can help with dry skin, eczema, and other skin conditions. Vitamin A: Promotes skin cell production and turnover, helping to keep skin healthy and smooth.
It is rich in Vitamins your skin will soak up!
Vitamin D: Supports skin cell growth and repair, and can help with skin conditions like psoriasis.
Vitamin E: Acts as an antioxidant, protecting the skin from free radicals and environmental damage, and also helps with skin hydration and elasticity.
Vitamin K: Supports skin healing and can help reduce the appearance of scars and dark spots.
DIY or find a trustworthy brand that focuses on suet tallow from grass-fed cows and uses all certified organic ingredients. Many will claim they are organic, but only those who can provide the certifications have proven their claims. As customers of this product before we were a personal care brand we shopped looking for authenticity in ingredients and certifications to prove it. We chose to get certified so that you can know and trust that your products are genuine. It costs us more to do this, but we believe you deserve to know the truth! Oh and we don’t charge you more just because we paid for the certifications. That one’s on us!
Sustainable and Creative Uses:
Long Shelf Life: When properly rendered and stored, beef tallow can last for months without refrigeration, making it a great pantry staple.
Sustainable Choice: Using beef tallow reduces waste by utilizing more parts of the animal, aligning with sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
Natural Candle Making: Historically, beef tallow was used to make candles. It’s still a natural, non-toxic alternative to modern paraffin wax candles (though not a direct skin use, it can be part of a natural, non-toxic living environment).
Soap Making: Tallow is a traditional ingredient in soap making, providing hardness, a creamy lather, and moisturizing properties.
There you have it! Just a few ways beef tallow can be incorporated into your life.
We at Greenstead Naturals believe beef tallow isn’t just a trend; it's a timeless staple for both your kitchen and skincare routine. Instead of following fleeting trends, embrace the enduring simplicity and benefits of beef tallow. Make it a lasting part of your lifestyle because trends may come and go, but true simplicity is forever.
