What is Wagyu Beef and its benefits

Wagyu, literally refers to all Japanese beef cattle where ‘Wa’ means Japanese and ‘Gyu’ means cow. Initially, Wagyu were draft animals that were used in agriculture but were later selected for its physical endurance. The selection favored animals with more intra-muscular fat cells, or ‘marbling’ as we know of it, serves as a wonderful source of energy. With its abundant marbling, Wagyu beef has a truly superior taste, juiciness and tenderness but the question arises – is all of this marbling actually healthy? When consumed as part of a well balanced diet, it is.
Wagyu beef contains the highest amount of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) per gram due to higher levels of linoleic acids, thereby having fewer adverse health effects.

The unique tenderness and succulent taste of highly marbled Wagyu beef makes for a blissful gastronomical experience and this is why Wagyu beef has found its way into the repertoires of gourmet restaurants and has been a favored option of meat importers and distributors in the Middle East. But this is not only why Wagyu beef has risen in popularity over the recent past; with more people turning to healthy food alternatives, Wagyu beef has become a preferred meat option owing to the health benefits it offers. Health experts have discovered that the ratio of mono-unsaturated to saturated fat is higher in Wagyu beef and contains 40% of it in a version called stearic acid which is known to have a minimal impact in raising levels of cholesterol.
Below, we take a look at some other health benefits of Wagyu beef.

According to research, long-fed Wagyu cattle contain more Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and more mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which is good fat. This contributes to the melt-in-the-mouth texture of Wagyu beef and this is particularly why it is regarded as one of the most exclusive and finest beef in the world.

Additionally, the proteins in Wagyu beef can also maintain muscle while helping in burning fats with higher energy production, metabolic rates and increased oxygen intake.
It also increases the body’s production of unsaturated fatty acids that controls blood pressure, smoothens muscle contraction, body temperature and inflammation. The higher level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids is also associated with lower cardio vascular diseases, helps in lowering cholesterol and promotes weight loss.

Wagyu beef contains significant amounts of Oleic acid as well which is good for the heart and the greatest health benefit comes in the form of the high levels of CLA that Wagyu beef contains. This is known to improve the immune system, reduce the risk of heart diseases and also reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Health conscious people will be delighted to know that Wagyu beef contributes to weight loss as well and can even help fight cancer.

As a leading Wagyu beef supplier in Qatar and the Middle East, we bring down the best quality Wagyu beef imported from Japan and Australia that is delectable in flavor and tenderness. Every food lover will enjoy indulging in a gastronomical treat and Wagyu beef is the perfect type of meat to offer a healthy, gourmet and delicious dining experience.