Whats the difference between organic and grass-fed?
Organic beef has no antibiotics or hormones, and are fed an organically grown, vegetarian diet which may include grain. Grass-fed beef comes from cattle raised on grass or hay, with no grain in the diet. The grass-fed diet does not have to be organically grown though. The ideal? Organic and grass-fed, which means the cow’s food is organically grown, and does not include hormones, antibiotics or grain. Where to find the good stuff: A disturbing fact to chew on: 97% US sold beef is grain-fed feedlot beef, while the other 3% is grass-fed. Luckily, San Francisco has a wealth of options that offer organic, natural, grass-fed beef or a combination of the three. Here are five spots to explore on your quest to healthier beef burgers: Organic: Custom Burger Lounge: This spot serves up organic, natural beef from Golden Gate Meat Company with a bit of democracy and flair. Just as the name implies, burger lovers customize the meal according to their taste buds. Unconventional “top-it-off” addition
