THE ORIGINAL HEALTH FOOD 
Bison (Buffalo) tastes great. It has a slightly richer sweeter flavor than beef. However, if you were served properly prepared Buffalo without being told, you would probably just think you were eating an especially good piece of beef. Despite the excellent taste of Bison, the real value lies in the nutritional quality. Bison is a very lean meat with a very low amount of cholesterol. Following are some comparisons of cholesterol (in milligrams) and calories per 100 grams of some different foods.

Another attribute of Bison meat that contributes to its status as a health food is that Bison are not subject to chemicals, drugs or hormones. This may be part of the reason that, to date, no one has ever had an allergic reaction to Bison meat. Many people who have allergies to or digestive problems with other meats find they can eat Bison. If you are on a low cholesterol diet and are getting tired of chicken and/or fish, Bison meat is for you. 

Nutritional Comparisons - Updated Dec. 2002
Species	Fat (grams)	Calories (kcal)	Cholesterol (mg)	Iron (mg)	Vitamin B-12 MCG
Bison	2.42	143	82	3.42	2.86
Beef (Choice)	10.15	219	86	2.99	2.65
Beef (Select)	8.09	201	86	2.99	2.64
Pork	9.66	212	86	1.1	0.75
Chicken (skinless)	7.41	190	89	1.21	0.33
Sockeye Salmon	10.97	216	87	.055	5.80
Bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.  USDA NDB No. 17157 Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked USDA NDB 13365 Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked USDA NDB 13366 Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked USDA NDB No. 10093 Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, roasted USDA NDB No. 05013 Finfish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat USDA NDB 15086

Reader's Digest Cites - Bison Meat as one of the five foods women need most (Reader's Digest, July 2002 issue)

Buffalo Meat - Due largely to menstruation, women tend to be anemic more than men and low iron levels in blood can cause severe fatigue. To get a good dose of iron, try bison. Bison, or buffalo, meat is lean and has what diet-conscious women want - lots of iron and less fat than most cuts of beef. "The iron content is about 3 milligrams in a 3 1/2 ounce uncooked portion," says Marty Marchello, Ph.D., at North Dakota State University. "That portion contains less than 3 grams of fat." Buffalo meat can help boost energy and lower weight. And you don't have to have a home on the rage to get some bison anymore. You can pick it up at many supermarkets across the United States and Canada or through mail order or on the Internet.

American Heart Association Recommends Bison

You can be heart-healthy and consume lean meat without sacrificing taste and flavor. Bison meat is a satisfying and healthy alternative to lean poultry and fish. The American heart Association has included bison as a lean meat option in their recent brochure: An Eating Plan for Healthy Americans.

As part of a healthy diet, the AHA recommends that each person eat up to 6 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish per day. In their brochure, "lean cuts of buffalo" are included as an option. The AHA further states that buffalo meat is "very low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium."

Canadian heart & Stroke Foundation Endorses Bison Meat

Recently the Alberta Bison Commission has received verbal consent from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation to use Canada Health Check symbol on buffalo products from Alberta. The Alberta Bison Commission has paid for the right to use this symbol for Alberta products. It's a start and hopefully, we'll wee the heart smart symbol on all bison meat products across Canada.