How To Choose Quality Meat

Apr 1, 2022

Guest

Nicolette Hahn Niman

Guest

Diana Rodgers

Guest

Chris Kresser

In this insightful discussion, guests Chris Kresser, a leading figure in functional medicine, Diana Rodgers, a registered dietitian, and Nicolette Niman, a livestock rancher, delve into the nuances of meat consumption. They explore the vital differences between grass-fed beef and factory-farmed meat, emphasizing the nutritional benefits of the former. The conversation also covers sustainable farming practices, the environmental impact of cattle, and rethinking common myths surrounding red meat. Tune in for a fresh perspective on quality meat choices!

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Food Quality Matters

Focus on food quality over quantity when assessing health impacts.
Consider the context of meat consumption, like a balanced paleo diet.

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Healthy User Bias

Studies on vegetarians like Seventh-Day Adventists have healthy user bias.
Comparing them to average meat-eaters is like comparing apples to oranges.

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Context Matters

Meat's impact on inflammation and the microbiome depends on the context of the diet.
TMAO levels are influenced by the microbiome's state, not just meat consumption.

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There’s no doubt that factory farming should be illegal, but that is a far cry from stating that all meat is bad. Grass-fed beef is extremely different from conventionally raised beef. In other words, the way your meat is raised matters.

In today’s episode, I talk with Chris Kresser, Robb Wolf, Diana Rodgers, and Nicolette Niman about the myths and stigmas surrounding red-meat consumption, how to choose sustainably raised meat, and much more.

Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac., is the codirector of the California Center for Functional Medicine, founder of the Kresser Institute, creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and has trained over 1,500 clinicians and health coaches in his unique approach.

Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist, is the two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. Robb is the cofounder of The Healthy Rebellion, a social movement with the goal of liberating 1 million people from the sick-care system. Robb is the executive producer of the film Sacred Cow.

Diana Rodgers, RD, is a “real food” nutritionist living on a working organic farm near Boston, Massachusetts. She’s an author, runs a clinical nutrition practice, hosts the Sustainable Dish podcast, and is an advisory board member of Animal Welfare Approved and Savory Institute. Her new book, Sacred Cow: The Case For Better Meat, and the film she directed and produced, also called Sacred Cow, are available.

Nicolette Hahn Niman is a writer, attorney, and livestock rancher. She has authored the books Defending Beef and Righteous Porkchop, as well as numerous essays for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was Senior Attorney for the environmental organization Waterkeeper, where she focused on agriculture and food production; before that, she was an environmental lawyer for the National Wildlife Federation. Today, she lives in Northern California with her two sons and her husband, Bill Niman, founder of the natural-meat companies Niman Ranch and BN Ranch.

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Chris Kresser

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