1.   For instance, beef has about the same level of cholesterol as skinless roasted chicken.

2.   Grass-fed beef has less intermuscular fat than grain-fed beef.

3.   Niman beef had less appealing flavor, and many deemed it bland.

4.   Once past these setbacks, though, industry experts say Brazilian beef still has bright long-term prospects.

5.   Randolph said beef has the added handicap of intimidating customers.

6.   This is because ground beef can have bacteria ground deep into the interior.