You + Beef = Brain Power

     While you may be past the age for pop quizzes and the SAT, there's a good chance life gives you little tests every day. Maybe you have to manage your household budget or write an important email. It could even be as simple as remembering where you put your keys. No matter what tasks you face in your day, you need mental power! And beef's got the nutrients to get you there...

• Beef's got iron...in fact one 3-oz serving provides 12% of the Daily Value. Iron is most well known for helping hemoglobin carry oxygen in your blood from your lungs to body cells and tissues. It supports brain development--sounds pretty important to us! Our Mediterranean Beef and Salad Pita recipe is an excellent source of iron.

• Beef's got B12...that same 3-oz serving provides 37% of the Daily Value. Vitamin B12 helps support the proper function of the neurological system and is related to cognition in the elderly. This Steak and Tomato Salad is probably the easiest and tastiest dose of B12 we've ever tried.

• Beef's got B6...a 3-oz serving provides 20% of the Daily Value. Vitamin B6 is necessary for the nervous system to work normally, therefore helping with brain function. A Beef and Cream Cheese Bagelwich is a good source of B6-perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go.

We say, eat smarter. Make the most of the foods you're putting in your body. That tasty Top Sirloin or tender Filet does more than just satisfy your taste buds. It provides essential nutrients necessary to live your best. That's pretty powerful stuff.