How We Survive Is grass-fed beef more nutritious? How can I waste less food? Is insect protein tasty?
Nov 12, 2025
Join nutrition scientist Stefan van Vliet, who explains the nutritional advantages of grass-fed beef, and Elliott Swartz, who debates whether cell-cultivated meat should be classified as ultra-processed. Cheryl Pryor shares insights on the sustainability of edible insects and their uses, while Caitlin Esch offers practical tips to minimize household food waste, from meal prep to reviving wilted greens. The discussions reveal fascinating insights about our food choices and their impact on health and the environment.
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Grass-Fed Beef Can Be More Nutrient-Dense
- Grass-fed beef often contains more fat-soluble vitamins, omega-3s, and antioxidants than grain-fed beef.
- Biodiverse pastures likely make meat more nutrient-dense by transferring plant compounds into the animal.
Diet Shapes Beef Flavor And Nutrients
- Grass-fed and grain-fed beef taste different because animals transform distinct plant compounds into flavor and antioxidants.
- Those flavor differences reflect the animals' diets and the land they grazed.
Judge Cultivated Meat Case-By-Case
- Classifying cultivated meat as 'ultra-processed' depends on added ingredients like preservatives or emulsifiers.
- Evaluate each cultivated product individually rather than assuming it's inherently ultra-processed.