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 -
I'll check it out, thanks! If it tastes good that helps alot. It sure beats those instant breakfast drinks I wouldn't use. I actually made smoothies with tofu and she liked it.
I picked up the book "Deceptively Delicious" too since it has good ideas for hiding things in food. She loves muffins so I add flaxseed and carrots and things in those.
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Permalink Reply by Tammy on -
I believe that everything should be done in moderation, and probably plant food, and fruit should be majority of our diet because these are mostly alkaline, while dairy, and meats, are acidic. We need some acid as well, but mostly alkaline.
According to everything I have learned, cancer can not grow in an alkaline environment, so I'm sure that includes other disease as well. I read mostly about cancer since my son was diagnosed.
My dad is a major meat, and potatoes man, and rarely eats vegetables. He was diagnosed not that long ago with colon cancer. His wife (my step-mother) eats a lot of meat too, but she eats a LOT of fruits and veggies too. After my dad was diagnosed, she thought it might be a good idea for her to have a colonoscopy.. her's was clean.
The doctors told her that they almost never see someone that eats a lot of fruits and veggies, with colon cancer, even if they eat meat too.
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Permalink Reply by naturenut on
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Bingo! I think many meat-eaters are less healthy than vegetarians because they eat less veggies and fruits. A diet of mainly veggies and fruits though is a high insulin one. Balance, balance, balance.
I bet too, that the fast-food eaters and many meat-eaters have buns, rolls, lots of potatoes (starchy), sugary desserts, sodas, and damaged fats from deep-frying with their meats. So, is it really the meat?
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Permalink Reply by Victoria on -
Bobby--a lot of people on here think the same way--I know I do but there are some that are really die hards and will not give an inch on what they believe.That is OK too but I think some times when people are just writing something it can come across different than if you would be talking to them in person. If you can not hear the tone of their voice a lot can be read into someithing and take it different than what they meant it to be.
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Permalink Reply by Tammy on
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There are apologies, and there are sincere apologies, which I saw neither of, nor do I require.
What I see is someone that knows most people on this forum will not side with an attack on someone for mentioning god, and immediately after, a different angle of attack.
"Tammy is doing things that are detrimental to ones wellness" is an accusation, right on the heels of an initial attack that they recognized would not go over well; This is not a person that is concerned about everyone running out to drink a gallon of milk a day since theres a scripture in the Bible that mentions milk.
Had this been said in an actual conversation about milk, and had I stated. MILK is GREAT FOR YOUR HEALTH, and should be consumed in large quantities, then maybe it would have been taken at face value, but that is not the case here at all, and I recognize it for what it's worth.
Either way, I am dropping this because I feel the attack was very trite, and I try not to involve myself in silliness; unfortunately, it does happen from time to time.
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Permalink Reply by Dawn on
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Tammy quotes "I believe that everything should be done in moderation, and probably plant food, and fruit should be majority of our diet because these are mostly alkaline, while dairy, and meats, are acidic. We need some acid as well, but mostly alkaline.
According to everything I have learned, cancer can not grow in an alkaline environment, so I'm sure that includes other disease as well."
Agreed....
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Permalink Reply by naturenut on
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Really not appreciated posting this lengthy meat response here when it is already in another post. So much of it I find very incorrect as well!
*Since when is the ADA the expert on diet, it's like trusting the FDA on drugs.? The ADA probably still thinks avocados and coconut oil are bad,bad,bad.
*How in the world is "the love affair with meat less than 100 yrs old"????? Bad info.
*What are our sharp, canine teeth for????? Granted we also have hands to use tools like forks and knives, not dig in face first like tigers.
*My ancestors were not tigers or elephants, or cows. We were placed in charge of and above the animals. Our systems, organs, teeth are not the same as theirs. Bad idea to compare their diets to ours as humans.
*Excessive intake of fats DOES NOT CAUSE HIGH CHOLESTEROL. Another myth perpetuated and misinterpreted by probably the ADA and many others. A high carb diet causes the body to overmanufacture cholesterol in response to not receiving any in the diet!
*Do humans have 4 stomachs like cows do for digesting grasses???? Can't compare only the things that "fit" one theory.
*Everyone must stop perpetuating the MYTH that meat-eaters are less spiritual. NOT TRUE!
*Many people do become scrawny on veg diets done incorrectly because they are being eaten up from the inside out as the body tries to gather more protein and fat.
*How can you possible call a vulture and think it has to do with its diet as if they are making a mistake eating meat????!!!! Did someone "convince" them to eat it? Should we explain they must switch to veggies???? Not all veggies are pretty either ;)
*Please re-research the truth about animal foods containing all of the essential amino acids.
*I would not touch a piece of meat that was left out in the sun for 3 days. Your stomach is not the sun, it has the acids and enzymes necessary to break it down. It is SUPPOSED to take longer to digest because it is not sugar(carbs) used for immediate energy or stored as fat.
I could go on and on, but gotta go have lunch :0
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Permalink Reply by naturenut on
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Grass-fed porterhouse cooked medium rare minus the wine or elixir (nursing and blood sugar issues) and it's a date! You always know how to bring the humor in :)
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Permalink Reply by naturenut on
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Geez, you would eat crickets and waterbugs as long as it were a date, LOL!. Just kidding :)
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Permalink Reply by Gabe on -
Thank You Melissa! Very well done.
Meat Eaters are not bad people. It is understandable someones resistance to change lifelong habbits. You can live just fine eating meat but the length of life will not be as long. Science proves it.
I agree with Rashawn on religion not being an answer above all answers. There are many different religions,gods, holy scriptures and not everyone agrees with all of them. So even if the Bible says its OK to eat meat it doesnt negate the science that PROVES it to deteriorate the body, does it?? It may be OK in your book of how to live/behave , but maybe it isnt necissarily healthy.
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Permalink Reply by naturenut on
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Actually, again, diets and lifestyles that cause prolonged high insulin levels lead to a shorter life, not meat-eating. Unless maybe hormone-antibiotic-injected meat that adds to all of that. Most studies that compare meat-eating to non don't use grass-fed, safe meats and don't monitor carb intake differences. Science can be a very subjective word, especially when "Diet Dictocrats" are in charge (SWF). Biology would better explain what foods do what.
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Permalink Reply by Lynnette Swans on -
Nature nut, that is so true about the grass fed beef. The sun hits the grass, the cow eats the grass. It's very simple. My naturopath suggest very minimal fruit and only after a meal b/c of insulin levels. I feel so much better without eating sugar and carbs. Fruit is all sugar with very little fiber, according to him. Interesting.
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