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Does your foods food matter? ![]()
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A constant debate when it comes to farming & feeding practices. Most would not argue that what you "feed" your garden matters when it comes to an end result so why is there so much controversy when it comes to feed mattering to the end results of meat quality? Yes, any ruminant meat (cow, sheep, goat) is better than 95% of what's on a grocery shelf but this isn't the case, especially, when it comes to pork, poultry & eggs. More & more studies are coming out about the heath benefits of grassfinished ruminants being far superior too.![]()
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The answer lies somewhere between old school farm traditions & farming subsidies. Just like the sourdough trend uptick of bringing back "old ways", not all old ways were the healthiest. There was a reason for soaking legumes & fermenting grains. Just because something has been around forever doesn't mean we can't learn from it & lean in to change once we know better. ![]()
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But people don't like change.....![]()
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Let's face it, fast food is always going to be better for profit but not better for health, so why are heels dug so deep when this is applied to raising livestock? ![]()
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Rationalizing poor practices to deny a need for change, maybe.![]()
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Nobody would ever argue that a happy meal is healthier than what Grandma grew or raised from scratch & cooked in her kitchen & I promise she wasn't spraying her wheat & corn with roundup. Was she feeding her chickens & pigs bags of subsidized trash relabeled as "feed" to sell back to unknowing farmers? No. Was she purchasing Cornish Cross birds for her table each year, broad breasted turkey from a mass hatchery, rights being owned by Tyson, Cobb, Van-tress? No, but that part of the topic is for a different post.![]()
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We all know grains fatten fast. In human, & livestock. It's time we educate ourselves deeper as to the detriment of that knowledge when it comes to fattening our livestock quickly. ![]()
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Studies, as well as independent farm testing has proven modern farming practices have increased PUFA (polyunsaturated fat) levels in poultry & pork, contributing to the overconsumption of omega-6 fats. High PUFA intake can lead to massive health issues for the consumer. ![]()
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Conventional chicken is now the highest source of linoleic acid, a problematic omega-6 fat, in the American diet yet most of the population believes chicken to be healthier than beef. Pigs fed a high-PUFA diet can have fat concentrations similar to CANOLA OIL, yet most of the population still believe pork to be "the other white meat".![]()
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So, yes, what your food is fed, absolutely matters & directly affects the nutritional quality of dairy, eggs & meat just as the use of pesticides, herbicides & fungicides directly impact the health of produce. ![]()
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Like choosing organic or even better, biodynamically grown produce, to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, you can reduce PUFA intake by choosing grass fed & FINISHED meat, or pasture-raised animal products fed a non GMO corn & soy free diet. Avoiding the top three detriments to health : grains, sugars & seed oils in the grocery store is just as necessary for health & wellness of the human biome as it is, feeding out your livestock.![]()
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This topic is part of the reason US Pork is banned in many European countries, China, Russia, & Taiwan, but not the only reason. To make matters even worse, US cattle, pork & poultry "feed" commonly includes ractopamine, a feed additive used in large scale US farming which is considered unsafe by many other countries. Used to "increase muscle mass and improve feed efficiency" it is estimated that it is fed to 80% of beef, swine & turkey raised in the US. More fast food schematics over quality & health concerns. ![]()
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Many people are realizing that they are unable to consume eggs, dairy or meats from animals fed subsidized feed but have no problems with the same items fed a species appropriate diet without Glysophate sprayed corn, soy & other additives like ractopamine, that our FDA deems "safe" while also stating is "toxic to aquatic species" , "causes agitation & restlessness" in livestock & that "Individuals with cardiovascular disease should avoid exposure". Sounds safe right? ![]()
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A follower shared a fantastic article for anyone wanting a deep dive into all these details called"The Crucial Connection Between Animal Feed and Human Health". Analysis by Ashley Armstrong -Mercola![]()
It also lists resources & references at the end for all of those stating that I never post proof, I'll gladly post the link below. The information is out there but you have to go find it because the corn & soy oil industry have the money & power to sweep it under because they need a garbage can to sell their trash to. Right now that's us farmers purchasing cake sediment as"feed" in bags for our livestock as well as consumers supporting the oil & grain industry via fast food, "vegetable" & "soy" oil. It's in everything. ![]()
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It's a much larger disaster than just choosing heritage breeds, & opting out of supporting the big food conglomerates. We vote with our dollars every day & get rewarded with health when we choose wisely. Health is our biggest wealth.![]()
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Know your farmer. ![]()
Know your food. ![]()
Know your foods food. ![]()
Grow your own food. ![]()
It all matters.
"It’s the persistence of patients and advocates that eventually drives progress."![]()
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Don’t wait for someone else to figure it out for you. Don’t wait for a diagnosis, for guidelines, or for someone to manage your health for you. TAKE CHARGE.![]()
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For 40 years, I waited—going undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and ignored. When I finally got names for all my ailments, the recommended guidelines for managing them were making me worse. I shudder to think how many prescriptions I’d be on or how much pain I’d still be in if I had followed those "rules."![]()
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Instead, I listened to other patients, learned from their experiences, and took a leap of faith. I went Carnivore—against my doctor’s advice. Guess what? The diet that scared me, that others judged, helped me.![]()
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Today, I’m not just surviving—I’m thriving. The pain that once controlled my life is mostly gone. I’m here to share my story because it’s not just about me—it’s about all of us who refuse to settle for less when we know we deserve better.![]()
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If you’re on the fence or struggling with your health, know this: you have the power to change your story. 💪![]()
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