What's the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed beef? As it turns out, there is quite a big difference. Not only for the animals themselves but for us and the environment. If you're new to the paleo diet, you may have heard or read about the emphasis on consuming grass-fed beef. Or maybe you've been paleo for a while and you have your grass-fed game on point, but you're not exactly sure why you're consuming it rather than grain-fed beef.
As a little prerequisite to this guide to grass-fed beef, I recommend taking some time out of your day to review some of the buzzwords used in the food industry, so that you understand what each ...
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The Ultimate Paleo Guide To Grass-Fed, Free-Range & Organic
We live in a world of double speak. Politicians say one thing and mean another. Companies use deceptive marketing techniques to hide the truth and emphasize the good points about their products.
You don't need all that confusion when it comes to the food you eat so, in this article, we're going to explain what's meant by the terms "grass-fed", "free-range", and "organic". We'll also explain what “natural” means, although we'll leave it up to you to decide for yourself whether or not you think "natural" is natural.
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What Is "Natural" And What Isn’t?
Don’t be swayed when you read the word “natural” on ...
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Is Grass-Fed Meat Paleo?
The Quick Answer
Yes. Grass-fed meat is paleo.
Why Is Grass-Fed Meat Paleo?
Unprocessed, high-quality meat provides protein, iron, B vitamins, as well as health-promoting acids like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which have been linked with healthy body weight maintenance and disease prevention.
With all animal-based products, however, the health of the animal is extremely important when it comes to the quality of the meat. That is, there is a significant difference between processed or conventionally-raised meats and grass-fed meats. While processed meats like hot dogs, cold cuts, and most packaged salamis, pepperonis, and ...
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