You know how they say a certain smell can bring you back to a particular time or place in your life? Well, it is totally true! Whenever I smell a steak cooking on the grill, I think of my dad. In the summer, you could find dad outside, manning the grill as he cooked a juicy ribeye or a huge porterhouse steak. My sister and I would share a chair, not too far from him, while we watching him flip his steak as he hummed some song we we not familiar with. If we were to go out to eat, you could bet money that dad would order a well done steak.
I can assure you dad had an influence on me when it came to cooking a lovely piece of steak. I prefer a ribeye, while my husband prefers a nice medium rare sirloin. I just love to hear the crackle and pop of those steaks cooking on the grill! Did you know there were other benefits of eating steak? Besides their mouth watering flavor, that is! Here are just a few of the many reasons to love steak:
- Weight Loss: Studies have shown if you eat a nice steak, which is high in protein and low in carbs, in moderation, you will feel fuller longer, therefore less likely to cheat on your diet! Because you get nice and full after eating a steak, you are probably not going to ask for a second helping.
- Nutritious: A nice steak is packed full of nutrients like B-vitamins, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Potassium, Zinc, and Phosphorus. There are not too many proteins on the planet that can give you as many nutrients in just one serving!
- Heart Healthy: A serving of lean, grass fed steak is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which is good for your heart.
- Muscle Growth: The protein from a serving of steak can give you the basic building material you need for muscle growth. The iron gives your muscles oxygen to grow, and the B-vitamins give your muscles energy.
Did you know the USA does not have a national food? Isn’t that just crazy? I mean, the French are synonymous with the baguette, Italians have a claim on pasta and Belgium has ownership over chocolate, America has yet to unveil an official national food. In celebration of the new “Bold at Steak” brand campaign, Outback Steakhouse is launching a nationwide petition to make steak the first official food of the U.S. and urging fellow steak loving fans to rally behind the cause. Well, I am a steak lover, so you know I am going to sign the petition for sure!!
This may be one of the boldest moves from Outback, but they are confident consumers around the nation will join the movement. To show their bold love for steak, you can sign the petition to make steak America’s first official food. We the people of steak lovers of America can give our government a loud and clear voice that we support the idea of making steak the official food of the US of A. America’s history is chock full of iconic symbols that represent the American way of life, from the majestic Bald eagle soaring freely through the sky to baseball serving as the national pastime. Of all the iconic symbols, one of America’s greatest passions is noticeably absent: food. Let’s change that, ok?
Letty C. says
I am glad steak has benefits, because my husband loves them. I am not such a fan.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
I love steak so much. With all these benefits I’m loving it even more!
Erin says
This post makes me wish I could eat red meat again! lol. I love steak but had to give it all up!
Yona Williams says
I only recently began to appreciate all of the benefits of eating steak because I did not eat it for a long time (and I don’t know why). But now, I cannot deny the flavor, juciness and taste of a nicely-done steak.
Melanie says
Huge steak fans over here! Glad to know I can eat them guilt free. Sort of. 😉
Marielle Altenor says
I could eat steaks all day everyday! I like my medium rare but because I’m 5 months pregnant I have to get my steak well done. It’s just not the same lol
Stephanie says
I could definitely see the steak being American’s food, only we can cook it right. 🙂 I’m suppose to go to the grocery store today, a steak sure does sound good for dinner….definitely firing up the grill tonight!
Kelly says
Steak is my favorite food, but you have to season and cook it just right. My husband does not know how, but Outback sure does! Yummy!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I love a good steak on the grill. It is always delicious with baked potatoes and sour cream.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg I’m a total steak kinda gal!!!! This looks so yummy. I could literally eat steak everyday if I could lol
Paula Schuck says
I really didn’t need any extra reasons to love steak, but these are good to know. I have always been a steak lover!
Kisa Johnson says
My two oldest girls LOVE steak. I’m not much of a steak person, I’m not really sure. That cut does look delicious, but too pink for my liking! Great benefits for steak though, so at least there is that!
Nancy (@spiffykerms) says
I had no idea steak had so many benefits for the body! I’m not a huge steak-eater, more of a burger, hehe!
Chubskulit Rose says
I totally agree with the smell. LIving thousands and miles away from my family, I get homesic sometimes and the only way I can cure it is by coking some food that My Mom used to make. The smell of the food makes me feel home.,
Lynndee says
We love steak around here. And now that grilling season is here, we couldn’t be more happier. I didn’t know about the weight loss though. I’ve been wanting to gain a little weight you know because I’m so skinny. 🙂
R U S S says
I love steak + wine! I didn’t know though that they can aid in weight loss but I guess since it’s packed with protein, it makes sense that it’ll make you feel full longer.
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
I haven’t had a steak in a long time. Didn’t realize there was so many benefits. This is great!
Jessica Simms says
I had no idea steak could be healthy for you, I always hear its bad for you and to eat it once in a while.
Pauline C. says
I love to eat juicy meat like that. Thank for sharing the benefits as well.
Ourfamilyworld says
My family loves steak! Our barbecue parties are never complete without it.
Ra says
That steak looks amazing. I could use a few of those on the grill right now. Must check it out.
Echo says
Oh my goodness! I eat steak WHENEVER I can. Nothing is better than an awesome steak!
Lyndsey Jones says
A good steak is well worth eating for sure. I agree it does make you feel full longer. I think this is a great idea that Outback has started.
Christi from sexymoxiemama.com says
I feel the same way about smells. Grilling always reminds me of my grandfather. He use to grill every Sunday during the summer with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Those 3 smells combined equal summer to me. Thanks for sharing.
Liz Mays says
Steaks are definitely on the menu almost every time we grill. It’s nice because you can use them in so many ways depending on how you cook them.
Jeanine says
I love steak so this is great to know! I don’t eat it often but now I won’t feel too bad when I do!
lisa says
I absolutely love steak. I used to be a well done kind of girl, but my husband got me loving steak that is more pink and rare and delicious!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I love the Outback. It’s is one of my favorite restaurants for a nice juicy steak. Now I am craving one.
Christy Maurer says
I love steak! There are so many ways you can flavor it and so many ways to serve it too! It really is a great lean choice.
Elayne says
I’m not a big steak eater, but my husband can eat it 3 times a day, 7 days a week! Now that I’m exercising more, I can stand to get a bit more protein in my diet, so maybe I’ll toss a steak on the grill this week and see what happens.
Melissa Pezza says
I love a good steak after I’ve had a nice long run. It’s a great dinner, and it really makes me feel peppy.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Thanks so much for sharing these benefits. Now I have some great excuses for eating it whenever I want! 😉