On an average steer of 1,115 lbs yields a 714 lb. carcass (65% yield). That's after bleeding and removal of offal, skin, etc. After primal cutting about 150lbs of fat and bone are removed, leaving about 560 lbs of retail cuts (~46-49% yield). Only about 150 lbs thereof are classified as steaks.
For a change, we actually want to increase something in your body-your HDL levels. HDL is the good kind of cholesterol, the kind that's carried by high-density lipoproteins.You want as high an HDL level as possible-at least greater than 40.he best way to increase a person's good cholesterol (also known as HDL) is to make certain lifestyle changes. Quitting smoking, losing weight and participating in aerobic exercise all have been shown to increase HDL cholesterol.
Women need a higher level of HDL to get the same protective effect. Exercise is the best way to raise the HDL level. You can also increase HDL through a reduction of excess body fat and smoking cessation. Alcohol can raise the level, too, but remember not to overdo it.One drink per day for a woman and two drinks for a man-that's the limit.atural ways to increase HDL levels include exercise and tobacco cessation. Also important is weight loss. Choosing healthier âfatsâ which are the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats is also important. These are found in olive, peanut, and canola oils.