WHY HUMANS ARE MEANT TO EAT GRASS-FED MEAT!!!
"Vegetarianism has recently acheived political correctness, and nutritionists advocating a restriction or complete elimination of animal products garner good reviews in the popular press. Their influence is reflected in the new Food Pyramid with its emphasis on grains: but the scientific evidence , honestly evaluated, argues against relying too heavily on grains and legumes as sources of protein or for severely reducing animal products in the diet.
Our primitive ancestors subsisted on a diet composed largely of meat and fat, augmented with vegetable, fruit, seeds, and nuts. Studies of their remains reveal that they had excellent bone structure, heavy musculature and flawless teeth. Agricultural man added milk, grains and legumes to this diet. These foods allowed him to pursue a more comfortable lifestyle than the hunter-gatherer, but at a price. In his studies of isolated primitive peoples, Dr. Weston Price found that those whose diet consisted largely of grains and legumes, while far healthier than civilized moderns, had, nevertheless more caries than those living primarily on meat and fish. Skulls of prehistoric peoples subsisted almost entirely on vegetable foods have teeth containing caries and abscesses and show evidence of bone problems as well.
Vegetarians often claim that animal products shorten life span, but the most cursory look at long-lived ethnic groups proves that this is not the case. Russians from the Caucasus Mountains, an area famous for longevity eat lots of fatty meat and whole milk products. Studies of Soviet Georgian populations show that those who have the most meat and fat in their diets live the longest. Inhabitants of Vilcabamba in Ecuador, known for their longevity, consume a variety of animal foods including whole milk and fatty pork. On the other hand, the vegetarian inhabitants of southern India have one of the shortestr life spans in the world.
Not only is it difficult to obtain adequate protein on a diet devoid of animal products, but such a diet leads to deficiencies in many important minerals as well. This is because a largely vegetarian diet lacks the fat-soluble catalysts needed for mineral absorption.
*Zinc, iron, calcium and other minerals from animal sources are more easily and readily absorbed.
*Man's best source of zinc is animal products.
*Usable vitamin B12 occurs only in animal products.
Vitamin B12 deficiency has been found in breast-fed infants of strict vegetarians.
Fermented soy food and spirulina contain compounds that resemble B12 but these forms are not absorbed by humans because they are not picked up by the "intrinsic factor", a specialized protein secreted in the stomach that allows B12 to be assimilated. In fact, the plant forms may even create B12 deficiencies.
Vegetarian diets also tend to be deficient in phosphorus as meat is the principle source of phosphorus for most people. This is another reason that vegetarianism has been linked to tooth decay.
A few highly publicized studies have claimed a link between consumption of red meat and saturated fats with cancer, especially cancer of the colon. Studies claiming a correlation of animal product consumption with cancer do not stand up to careful scrutiny. In many of these studies, the data bases combined saturated fats from animal sources with hydrogenated vegetable oils, known to be carcinogenic. Furthermore, these studies did not include sugar and white flour in their surveys, even though researcher Lopez and others have shown that in so-called civilized countries high meat consumption and high sugar intake often occur together.
In summary, animal products are important sources of bodybuilding elements in the diet. Furthermore, animal fats supply vitamin A and vitamin D and animal protein is rich in minerals , vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
Any discussion of meat-eating should include the observation that temporary abstinence from animal products has been traditionally valued as a cleansing, healing practice. This is reflected in the dietary laws of many traditions and in the practices of primitive peoples who engage in periods of sparse eating or complete fasting, often in late winter or early spring when food is scarce. This wisdom is justified by the fact that meatless diets prove beneficial in the treatment of cancer and other disease such as arthritis, kidney problems and gout. But the problems arise when the practice is continued too long. These include caries, bone loss, nervous disorders, and reproductive ailments. Strict vegetarianism is particularly dangerous for growing children and for women--and men--during their child-producing years. "
A small excerpt from "Nourishing Traditions" by SallyFallon
Our primitive ancestors subsisted on a diet composed largely of meat and fat, augmented with vegetable, fruit, seeds, and nuts. Studies of their remains reveal that they had excellent bone structure, heavy musculature and flawless teeth. Agricultural man added milk, grains and legumes to this diet. These foods allowed him to pursue a more comfortable lifestyle than the hunter-gatherer, but at a price. In his studies of isolated primitive peoples, Dr. Weston Price found that those whose diet consisted largely of grains and legumes, while far healthier than civilized moderns, had, nevertheless more caries than those living primarily on meat and fish. Skulls of prehistoric peoples subsisted almost entirely on vegetable foods have teeth containing caries and abscesses and show evidence of bone problems as well.
Vegetarians often claim that animal products shorten life span, but the most cursory look at long-lived ethnic groups proves that this is not the case. Russians from the Caucasus Mountains, an area famous for longevity eat lots of fatty meat and whole milk products. Studies of Soviet Georgian populations show that those who have the most meat and fat in their diets live the longest. Inhabitants of Vilcabamba in Ecuador, known for their longevity, consume a variety of animal foods including whole milk and fatty pork. On the other hand, the vegetarian inhabitants of southern India have one of the shortestr life spans in the world.
Not only is it difficult to obtain adequate protein on a diet devoid of animal products, but such a diet leads to deficiencies in many important minerals as well. This is because a largely vegetarian diet lacks the fat-soluble catalysts needed for mineral absorption.
*Zinc, iron, calcium and other minerals from animal sources are more easily and readily absorbed.
*Man's best source of zinc is animal products.
*Usable vitamin B12 occurs only in animal products.
Vitamin B12 deficiency has been found in breast-fed infants of strict vegetarians.
Fermented soy food and spirulina contain compounds that resemble B12 but these forms are not absorbed by humans because they are not picked up by the "intrinsic factor", a specialized protein secreted in the stomach that allows B12 to be assimilated. In fact, the plant forms may even create B12 deficiencies.
Vegetarian diets also tend to be deficient in phosphorus as meat is the principle source of phosphorus for most people. This is another reason that vegetarianism has been linked to tooth decay.
A few highly publicized studies have claimed a link between consumption of red meat and saturated fats with cancer, especially cancer of the colon. Studies claiming a correlation of animal product consumption with cancer do not stand up to careful scrutiny. In many of these studies, the data bases combined saturated fats from animal sources with hydrogenated vegetable oils, known to be carcinogenic. Furthermore, these studies did not include sugar and white flour in their surveys, even though researcher Lopez and others have shown that in so-called civilized countries high meat consumption and high sugar intake often occur together.
In summary, animal products are important sources of bodybuilding elements in the diet. Furthermore, animal fats supply vitamin A and vitamin D and animal protein is rich in minerals , vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
Any discussion of meat-eating should include the observation that temporary abstinence from animal products has been traditionally valued as a cleansing, healing practice. This is reflected in the dietary laws of many traditions and in the practices of primitive peoples who engage in periods of sparse eating or complete fasting, often in late winter or early spring when food is scarce. This wisdom is justified by the fact that meatless diets prove beneficial in the treatment of cancer and other disease such as arthritis, kidney problems and gout. But the problems arise when the practice is continued too long. These include caries, bone loss, nervous disorders, and reproductive ailments. Strict vegetarianism is particularly dangerous for growing children and for women--and men--during their child-producing years. "
A small excerpt from "Nourishing Traditions" by SallyFallon
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Permalink Reply by naturenut on -
My point is not to convince vegetarians to eat meat but to help dispel some of the myths. Everyone is free to choose what type of eating they feel is best for them. However, it bothers me when biological factors are ignored or skewed in relation to the consumption of meat. Granted, the grocery store and fast-food type of chemical, hormone, antibiotic ridden meats and animal products are clearly unhealthy and to be avoided. To say one is not spiritual because they eat meat or more spiritual because they don't is also completely incorrect. Jesus was clearly NOT a vegetarian. His parables about the prodigal son's homecoming celebration and rich man's banquet as well as the multiplying of fish and bread to feed the multitude prove this. (Please don't say fish referred to something else).
The mistreatment of some animals is also apalling. We may not like the circle of life but must accept it for what it is. Animals eaten for food should be revered and God thanked for providing such perfect food for us. There is a food chain and we happen to be the highest in it. Their "sacrifice" enables us to live healthy lives.
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Permalink Reply by Cayce H Cronk on -
It's one reason why I still consume cod liver oil, eat fish and small amounts of chicken. We got started on raw milk after reading Weston A. Prices information about two years ago.
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Permalink Reply by Cayce H Cronk on
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We stopped drinking milk though.....I just feel better not drinking the stuff and can't hardly digests it.
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Permalink Reply by Christa on -
I believe it. I just simply cannot eat meat anymore because their suffering breaks my heart. :( I still consume raw cultured organic dairy products and eggs though, and I make sure that I personally know the farmer and know that he treats his animals well.
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Permalink Reply by Cayce H Cronk on
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Christa,
That's great that you buy from a farmer! Im wanting to start doing that myself instead of trusting what they sale at the health food store. I have given up dairy pretty much, red meat, beef, pork and only consume a little bit of fish, chicken and sometimes turkey.
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Permalink Reply by Cayce H Cronk on
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Im still meat fasting! I just was sharing what I eat on a regular basis. No meat so far this month.
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Permalink Reply by naturenut on
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Have you tried raw milk? Many people with lactose intol can drink it since the natural lactase is still in it.
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Permalink Reply by Christa on
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I had a pretty severe reaction(throat starts closing up) to plain milk and cheese, even if it's raw... butter doesn't seem to bother me at all though. I still put a little bit of milk in my scrambled eggs, and i still have cheese on stuff, since sometimes i don't have a reaction when it's with something else.
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Permalink Reply by Cayce H Cronk on
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naturenut,
Yeah.....we were all on raw, organic milk and stil had issues. My sons eczema has cleared up almost completely since we took him off all dairy....even raw.
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Permalink Reply by KnowNow on -
I saw eskimos eating raw meat on a documentary made many years ago. And what about all the people in the world that eat insects, which I have been told are considered meat. Them juicy grubs don't need specialized teeth.
People should eat what feels right for them. I think "Eating right for your blood type" might be the best way to tell.
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Permalink Reply by KnowNow on
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That's not true, was she doing cleanses, was she eating mineralized organic food? Did she use over the counter drugs like aspirin or doctors medicines.
The world is full of toxins, the food has been corrupted. To prevent strokes one has to eat foods with adequate copper and vitamin K and/or take supplementation. They should not use over the counter medicines or take things that make the blood too thin.
Marilyn your a smart cookie and you know life isn't that simplistic.
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Permalink Reply by KnowNow on
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That's where I think she went wrong, cleansing and getting the toxin out of the body is very important, especially in todays world with all the things being put in the air. They used to do this in the west, not so long ago, taking things like castor oil and such.
In fact I believe people that eat even a crappy diet that cleanse\fast from time to time, will live a lot longer. I find it interesting that people that do colonics can have things come out of them that have been in there for years.
Another problem could be prior damage and stress.
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