Wednesday, March 28, 2012

beefy smiles

With the recent media attention on the production of US ground beef, I have discovered a legitimate reason to consume beef; other than it's high protein and iron content, great flavor, lean value, etc.


According to a study done at Deaken University in Australia, the consumption of beef makes women happier.  Scientists found that women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety when they consumed less than the recommended amount of beef of 3-4 servings/week.  Researchers took into account the patient's diet, weight, age, physical activity and socioeconomic status and the result remained the same.  Scientists involved in the study say there was no relationship between other forms of protein, such as chicken or fish, and mental health. 


So with that being said, I have found the perfect recipe on Pinterest to try this weekend that will leave me smiling ear to ear:::

gonna try this fo sho!
A good looking burger and onion rings, I already am smiling.














I definitely need to put one of these babies on my registry.












I love making hamburgers like this with cheese in the middle-kinda like a hamburger-oreo.
















I know the study did not show the same effects with pork, but  bacon makes everybody happy!










And now time for the grill.   Mmmmmmmmm I can hear the sizzling....I think I'm going crazy.







Wow that looks good!


Now time to add a little bit of greens to make one not feel so bad about eating all that bacon and cheese!








This recipe sounds and looks amazing except for this step.  I would probably just smother the burger with BBQ sauce.






And I may or may not put an onion ring on top :)








Gooey, melted cheese, YUM!!!!










Wow!  Is it the weekend yet??!!  I am sure now you agree with me that this burger would do anything but put someone into depression!  In fact, I think I will be deeply satisfied and succumbed to a food coma....can't wait!

With summer right around the corner now is the perfect time to be buying beef items, whether steaks or ground beef, to throw on the grill.  Check out these websites for new and exciting recipes to try, remember it will leave you feeling happy and satisfied!





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